Gavin looked as though he had swallowed a bug. It wasn't her question that bothered him, but that she had voiced a question he had not asked. In fact, this was about the third time she had done it. He had thought the first time was just a coincidence. The second time made the hairs on his arms stand on end. Now, he couldn't ignore it.<br/><br/>"My dear Lady Masako," he said through gritted teeth, "why do I have the feeling you're reading my mind? Though I can't stop you from being a magic-user, I can ask that you refrain from showing off your unnatural talents while in my kingdom. Anstaria has always been, and will always be, a safe haven from those tainted by magic. Do not flaunt it in my face."<br/><br/>He didn't have to remind her that he was royalty and this was his kingdom. She was a guest and should respect that. "As for how I expect you to act, as a lady would be nice. Feet off the table and use manners when you eat. Didn't they teach that in Goldspar?" He was starting to wonder if his plan to allow his sister to join the delegates for dinner was a wise one. If this was what he would be exposing his innocent sister to, then he'd be better off locking her in the tower until they all went away.