As they enter, he sits down with all the documents and starts reviewing them slowly to make sure he can retain the plethora of info he has to digest. Jasmine sits there with her and then he starts saying notes to take down out loud to review key points in the meeting. He does this for two hours but also asks Jasmine a few questions about the previous meetings.

Persius: Jasmine, in previous meetings that you attended, what were key points of interest they talked about?

Jasmine: In recent months, the points of the meetings have rested on Opirea, Brevurant, and Oppeven. There have been three new parks, two major museums in Opirea, and new school supply grants for Oppeven.

Persius looks perplexed: That much in just the last few months?? That’s insane and what about Aralan and Sifinnica in the last year?

Jasmine: Minor budget adjustments, but no significant change. There has even been funding withdrawals so Aralan’s request for a new park and updates has been ignored. My Sister that is in charge of the budgets has kept track of all changes to her financial plans.

Persius: That’s…disgusting. Okay well my work is cut out for me especially speaking up more for Aralan and Sifinnica. Revolting, taking money from a place that barely has the means as it is, is wild especially since Opirea has the funding and resources alone. Based on the budgets and resource counts, they could feed Aralan and Sifinnica for months on their economy alone. *he sighs* Is there any way for there to be a checks and balances system in place for the rest of the cities to keep it fair? Is there anyone on the council that speaks for Aralan or Sifinnica?

Jasmine: Though both cities have mayors, both of their Parliament representatives are mages that hail from Opirea. This is the source of the reason The Goddess wishes to have her own representative present more often. The Prince and Princess are too young to participate for the time being.

Persius: *puts his hands together and rest his hands on them* I see. Then I will represent her because she is right. We really need to get back to taking care of all of our people, not just mages. Honestly, I know they can be uppity but it just feels like things are so weird with them always. I don’t know why. Even my best friend, who is a mage, doesn’t like his family and just stays at school. Well…*looks at the time* I guess we should get going…he he *laughs nervously* 

Jasmine: I have relayed your notes to The Goddess, she approves of them. I hope this may ease your anxieties. -she gets up and bows- I will prepare the carriage. -she leaves-

Persius: *gets up quickly and also leaves to go to throne room to tell Goddess Aiah that he’ll be taking his leave* Ummm Goddess? Are you here?

Aiah: -she sitting on her throne, buried deep in what looks like an incredibly old book. She looks up at him when she hears his voice- I’m here dear. Are you leaving?

Persius: *he blushes a bit but coughs and straightens up* Ummm yes I am attending the meeting, I hope you have a great day! *bows and starts leaving the throne room*

Aiah: -just as he turns around she’s behind him in an instant and she leans down and whispers in his ear- Be careful, they all have silver tongues. Good luck. -and just as quick she’s back on her throne-

Persius: Huh? *turns back around but she’s back on her throne, as if she’s never moved* What…? Okay…what the fuck was that? I…okay I guess. *sniffs the air and it smells so deeply like strawberries and honey* Mmmm *he feels his magic surge and jolts then starts to run out to just calm himself* Okay byeee!!! *goes to the entrance and just waits for a second, to steady his breathing* how did my horn almost come out?? Oh fuck I gotta be careful around her, thank Aiah no one else was around.

Persius comes out and sees Jasmine with the carriage, he steadies himself and greets her before getting in: Alright let’s do this!