Blinding lights

“Father” Stephanie said with a bow.

“You’re late” her sister said.

Stephanie just focused her attention on her father.

“Yes. Looks like there has been a change of plans”.

“What happened?” she asked.

“It seems you will be accompanying me to the summit this time” he said slowly.

Stephanie’s head shot up.

“That…”

“You all will” he said.

That went downhill fast.

“It’ll be a good idea teaching the ice children simple diplomacy”.

“Wonderful news father. When do we leave?” she asked.

“Soon” and he made a gesture with his hand that he was done with all of them.

The three siblings made their way out of the throne room.

“Thanks” Stephanie murmured.

“What was that?” Sapphire asked.

“You’re not going to hear it again so don’t bother” she said already marching down the hall.

Sapphire just smiled and looked at her brother who just smiled back.

“So you’re going to be in Tempa tomorrow?” Kieran asked the hologram on his wrist.

“Yes” Step