"I am not a mouse!"
"Indeed, you are! You snuck into places where you shouldn't and do unthinkable just like rummaging through private matters!"
"Then, you should have hid it better!"
"I DID hide it!"
"Well, you cannot expect secrets to remain safe when hidden under your bed, Brother."
"Always having something to say. Don't you?"
Suddenly, the King slammed his palm down. "Children," stopping the commotion, "must I remind you this is a council chamber, not a marketplace brawl?"
Finally the king exhaled and said. "Callisto, burn every diary you possess. Every last one of them, I refuse to let state secrets hide beneath your bed."
"And you, Elinessa," he finally released Callisto from the force of his gaze before shifting his eyes towards Eli. "you may return to your chambers. However, your mother will be informed of this, so steel yourself, young lady.
"I understand, Father."
After the meet, turning sharp on her heel, she left the hallway to go back to her room.
