"And dancing!" Because what is music without dancers enjoying it?

"Of course, Cosima. I will always listen." Her expression turns a bit sheepish, which is rare for her. "I confess I find myself so deep in my work that I am missing out on getting to learn about those closest to me. A failing I wish to rectify." She exhales a breath and takes one of the cookies.

"I could say a good deal about my Circle experience, and you would never hear the exact same story from anyone else. We all experienced things differently in our minds, even if we went through the same events. Needless to say, I missed my family very much, but fell out of touch with them quite early on. Other mages were allowed to write, receive gifts — even visit home. As you can imagine, those were the rich ones, or those who excelled at playing the Game."