[She sits down again, to lean her elbows on the table. Thao doesn't seem to look forward to seeing her sibling.]

It's not that exactly. I mean, I'm glad to see her when I'm able, but...

[The hand that has the Command Spells is held up to her face to be examined.]

My sister doesn't like how I chose to work my way up to being an accomplished magus. And if she finds out I'm part of this War, she'll be upset.

[Her life is at risk now after all. And the elder sister would be angered that this magical, but potentially devastating event had caught wind of her.]