Fairy-Struck
"Here, we usually say 'Goddess' or 'Danu' if we want to get specific. To imply that a male deity could birth a race is slightly offensive to us."
"Oh, sorry," I said over my shoulder to the women.
"It's of no consequence, Your Highness," Elena, a fairy with bright orange hair, said sweetly. "You'll learn our ways soon enough."
"Thanks, Elena." I sighed and looked over at Cat, who had been groomed and adorned as well since we were pretty sure she wouldn't sit meekly on the sidelines while I was crowned. "I'm glad you have to suffer this humiliation with me," I said to Cat, and she whined. "Misery loves company, my friend."