There were few people at court that didn't have motives other than the most obvious one and Ismenia was the rule, not the exception in that case. Still, she returned the smile, impressed by the apparent sincerity in Eleanore's tone. It could have been remarkable acting, of course, but it was interesting all the same.
"I will send word to you," Ismenia assured Eleanore. "Perhaps we will go for a hunt tomorrow. Do you enjoy riding?" Ismenia enjoyed the thrill of the hunt and with the weather was beginning to cool but there were still nice days and when they were, the court would day to the outdoors. Once winter set it, the cold weather would keep them indoors and while masquerades and balls would entertain them, Ismenia enjoyed the variety.