Loq beamed at the thought of it; one of her oldest friends dressing however she wished (within reason) and dancing wherever she wanted (within reason). It would be the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.

"So, Cici", she began a new train of thought as their teas arrived, and helped herself to a sugar cube. "What are your greatest memories from Pendergast's?"

Eloquence and her mother had agreed she'd be Finished privately, and although she'd been sad to miss out on Pendergast's when some of her friends had attended, ultimately she'd been able to enjoy much more freedom, and was perpetually grateful for it.