Despite herself, Christina found her expression softening. She couldn't help but get drawn into the girl's excitement. Deciding that the captain would probably be fine on her own for a while, and that she wouldn't mind getting something to eat herself, she nodded once and allowed herself to be dragged through the crowd of nobles. Some of the less charitable among them bent their heads to whisper to their companions, and she could guess what they were saying about her, but she stoically ignored them.
Even as a child, Christina had never had trouble moving through thick crowds. Many people moved instinctively out of her path, while those who didn't she could gently but firmly guide away with a hand on the shoulder. It wouldn't be long at all until she reached the food table, diminutive charge in tow.
Even as a child, Christina had never had trouble moving through thick crowds. Many people moved instinctively out of her path, while those who didn't she could gently but firmly guide away with a hand on the shoulder. It wouldn't be long at all until she reached the food table, diminutive charge in tow.