"...I thought Theresa was reluctant to leave the capital City's cuisine, so she wanted to stay a while longer."
Astrid had just finished speaking when she noticed Theresa's eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she'd hit the mark. A faint smile tugged at the dragon's lips before she replied.
"Pft... I was joking. If Theresa wants to stay, she can certainly spend some time wandering the Imperial capital, and enjoy the prosperity and beauty of a human city."
Of course, Astrid's comments assumed that Theresa knew the rules, what required a permit and what didn't, what could be done and what could not.
"If you need a guide, tell me or Amalia anytime. The imperial family can assign professional attendants to accompany you."
After all, she wasn't human; in her true form she was a mighty dragon capable of blotting out the sky.
With Astrid's approval, Theresa nodded and again thanked the regent. Soon the conversation returned to the matter of that night's encounter.
