Roti and Jake never fully integrated with us, but neither did they try to force themselves into our group.

Being a noble is a position where one inevitably becomes keenly aware of social cues. What to ask, what not to ask, what to know, and what it’s better not to know… and, of course, what things to bring up that might make the person uncomfortable. This was something that Leo, the baron, Charlotte, the royalty, and even Alice, a princess like me, all knew well.

They must have something to say, right? Given the situation, it seemed everyone thought so.