Glow of the Everflame

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Eleanor helps Diem prepare for the Ascension Ball and gives her advice on the Corbois family members and their relationships. While Taran is sensitive, funny, and kind, Aemonn is more calculated and polished. Alixe is an admirable fighter and one of the respected female members of the Emarion Army. Diem reflects on all that she is learning and realizes that she deeply admires Alixe. After Eleanor leaves, Diem considers what she now knows about the Descended. She feels alone in this world, but she also wonders if she can use her power for good, and she knows that it might be up to her to save the mortals.

Diem meets with Remis about her new position. He suggests that she let him take the lead during the upcoming House Receptions. If the other houses believe that he is her advisor, they will be less likely to challenge her. Diem is not sure about the wisdom of this plan but promises to consider it. Afterward, Diem wanders through the palace alone. She ends up in a dark passage where she overhears the servants gossiping about her.