Vadim stuffs his hands in his pockets, flashing Lynette a brilliant smile, "How about a turn around the garden, Lynette?"

The centaur shyly smiles at him, "Yes, I would like that very much, Prince Vadim."

He nods, his gaze tracing her features. She is a handsome creature, with her earnest brown eyes and her ample brown hair falling over her shoulders; when she walks, her brown hindquarters sway gently with the movement. Vadim finds her to be a very attractive centaur; he is thankful that she is petite, standing a hand shorter than him, her small pony frame amplifies her youth.

Coral watches Quell leave, turning around to the pair;...