soured. -Gizel organised everything, which means I have nothing to be happy about.
-It won't be that bad.- This time, Draco tried to cheer up his master, but he knew all too well that there was no point in deluding himself.
-Thank you for your efforts. - Bleist smiled crookedly.
The carriage and its escort pulled up in front of the main entrance, causing a general stir among the guests. Ari and Forth jumped down from their seats and immediately opened the doors. The captain and lieutenant got out first, followed by Draco and Darius. The master immediately straightened up stiffly and put on a mask of seriousness and dignity. The dragon tried to do the same, but he wasn't sure if he had succeeded. They moved towards the entrance, and the soldiers followed a few steps behind them.
-Remember, stay calm, - whispered Darius before they entered. - Everything will be fine.
The crystal doors were opened by footmen in green livery. They bowed low as they passed, and Draco felt a little uncomfortable. He had already grown accustomed to the behaviour of the servants at Ed'heere, but now he had mixed feelings. Almost immediately, he forgot about his feelings.
-The Grand Master's military advisor, Colonel of the Azure Guard, Earl Ed'heere Darius Bleist. Earl Bleist's first student, young master Draco Ignis.- The chamberlain's loud voice echoed throughout the palace.
Everyone who had been pretending to be busy with something else turned towards the entrance. The dragon, now more tense, had the opportunity to take a closer look at the guests. In the colourful crowd, he could immediately recognise the servants, assistants, private soldiers and aides accompanying the aristocrats and invited officers. The guests wore a wide variety of outfits. From rich, voluminous robes similar to those worn by the master, to those similar to those Gizel had prepared for the dragon, to outfits resembling Atlantean uniforms. The women wore long dresses in various styles, from fitted to flowing and frilly. The only common element of the ladies' attire was the wide shawls draped over their shoulders.
