How can I get a statue of myself that’s that big?” I thought.


    Of course!” I mentally slapped my face. “How could I be so stupid? The answer was obvious!”


    Part of why the parents are going into a ritual alone is so their children can socialize. There were a lot of nobles here, and their children’s relationships could impact the their families,” I thought.


    I know what you mean. Talking to other kids when your parents are there can feel pretty weird.”


    Are those clothes different national styles?" I thought.


    I think I''ll try to make some international connections."


    Must…resist…urge…to…invent… guillotine,” I thought.


    Magic emerging in the world must have really upended things,” I thought.


    Then things ended well.”