[Suzerain of Sheol]

"I heard it was quite interesting, in fact. Wasn't that right, Karamas?"

"I've certainly never seen a wall of ice used in that way. Whoever your wizardess is, she's certainly creative."

Astra couldn't help a smile in spite of herself, hearing that. Cecily would be grinning ear to ear to hear she'd gotten such attention. "She is indeed. I've heard her mention quite a few different ideas for arcane projects she'd like to work on, so I'm sure you'll be getting to know her quite well."

Whether you maintain such a high opinion of her at that point, I can't guarantee...

"But anyway, Dafie, do tell, what have you been up to?" Astra leans her cheek endearingly on her palm to look sidelong at the elf.