Back To The Castle

The silence in the carriage was deafening. Rose wasn't sure of what Dominic had questioned but the impact was clear on him whose mood worsened upon receiving the witch's answer. Rose didn't know if she should speak but it was known that one shouldn't poke a hungry wolf, therefore she pursed her lips.

She had decided to stay quiet when Dominic spoke, "Did you acquire your green eyes from your parents?"

Rose a bit startled with his question thought this was his own way to distract him from the disappointment he received after talking to the witch earlier, "Yes, my paternal grandfather has the same green eyes."

"Hm," he said, "And do you think you look more like your mother or father?"

"I would say my father," she answered, a bit awkward as she wasn't sure if Dominic's mood had gotten better from before. "About the witch, wouldn't it be dangerous if the High Authorities knows about her?"

Dominic's eyes then sparkled with interest, "Do you know about the High Authorities? I heard that th