The Enchantress
"Tifalia, back to your studies girl!" Liasandra chided, her lovely face furrowed in a look of worry, "Why do you look look so glum?"
"Because, my cousin, I do not have my true-sister here with me. I sent her away for her happiness, and I know it was the right thing to do...but..."
"I feel so lonely without her, and my days are boring and dreary without my constant conspirator and dearest friend. I used to be able to finish my daily studies with enthusiasm because I knew I could share my newest magics or my bitter failure her and she would praise me and empathise with me unconditionally, and make me feel special and wonderful no matter what...All the other enchantresses get to have fun and awaken their powers on their own in a journey of discovery, but why not me? Why do I have to stay in here all day and practise, practise, practise until I've mastered every spell known to Amaranthia and my nexus feels like it wants to explode?"
"Because, dear child, 'every other enchantress' is not the Princess Ascendant of Amaranthia. You need to be able to protect yourself as well as make a good impression in front of the High Ladies, or you won't be able to succeed our beloved Queen when the time comes. If you really want another Naiad, we have a whole bunch of them out there, so I can see if we can bring you another one if you like."
"She is not a pet!" Tifalia exclaimed, outraged, "And her people no animals to replace interchangeably!"
"Of course not, they are a kind and lovely folk, and you are a nice girl, so I'm sure that you will make fast friends with another one too. Stop being so spoiled, girl."
*Upset, Tifalia waved her nexus through the air and conjured the image just as Liasandra had taught.*
"See, I got the spell right, now leave me please," Tifalia said quietly but commandingly, mulling over her feelings as she tried to think of some way to cheer herself up.