Baldwin and the others also inwardly cried out in admiration. When it came to verbal combat, Zora had never once suffered a loss. Fiona had dug a pit for herself and then leapt into it with enthusiasm.
Sigmund, meanwhile, watched with visible amusement. Though they were all acquainted, the so-called "outstanding children" of great families competed constantly. Their relationships were never particularly warm.
If Fiona truly set her sights on Prince Kael, that was her own headache to bear.
There was no conflict of interest between him and Prince Kael and Zora, so why offend them both for nothing?
"Fiona has always been sharp-tongued," Elowen then said softly, a trace of laughter in her eyes. "I didn't expect her to lose so badly this time. How interesting."
Her temperament was nothing like Fiona's. Where Fiona pressed forward aggressively, Elowen preferred restraint. Seeing Fiona stumble was, frankly, satisfying.
