Susan hasn't forgotten, either. At first, she was taken a bit aback since the only magic user she'd encountered before was Jadis and a crueler and more wicked woman she doubted had ever existed. But given her new circumstances, she felt it behooved herself to keep an open mind while still making note of all of the new things she was exposed to. And Julius hadn't given her any reason to not trust him.

So partners they were. It was always better to have another pair of eyes and ears in circumstances like this, especially while the wine and conversation flowed. "They seldom do," she said with a little, impish smile. "That sounds perfect. An easily exploited ego is often a gift to others, let's make the most of theirs. However, I think we should work as a pair this time, really play up the notion of the one in green not getting what he believes he's due. I shall play the chatty but slightly dim socialite and who will you be?"