"So, you were spying? Or just being a wallflower?"

There's no offense in her voice. "It's actually not a bad spot to be. Actually, when we had a party on the castle, I must have spent most of the night watching from the balcony with the mice. It was a nice change from being told I have to mingle." That last word is where the distaste comes in. Spending time with the guests for the sake of being a good hostess, not because she was having fun.

"So, you really learned this much just from watching others? Not even a little practice?"