[ most of this aligns with what sola has read in the reports, the family, the history, the power that his parents sought. there is a reason why rilan had been chosen for this arranged marriage after all. he tells her far more than she expected, especially since sola is often someone who keeps certain cards held close to her chest.

interesting. though perhaps not entirely surprising as it was rilan who laid his cards out on the table within the first ten minutes of them meeting for tea. there's a look of quiet admiration in her eyes when she lifts her gaze from the table to really take him in. ]

There is certainly more to you than meets the eye.

[ she nods appreciatively. ]

I hope you will be able to continue your studies here. I certainly would encourage you to persue that further.