[Zphreya]

I couldn't help the smile that appeared on my face. I knew this would upset Lyra, but the fact that I was actually being taken into account—my feelings, my presence—made me feel genuinely good about myself, and about this entire situation.

It truly seemed like things were finally starting to look up. I turned to the gift Lana gave me and started to unwrap it, with the strong feeling that this was exactly what the Luna wanted me to wear to the party.

[Lyra]

It was three minutes ...