Seraphine ignored the look in Ravyn's eyes completely and focused on her presentation. "It's a game designed not to distract people from their responsibilities, but to train their discipline."
A ripple of curiosity moved through the crowd.
Many of the people who had come to the gathering earlier with nothing but pleasure on their minds now leaned forward with genuine interest, because none of them had expected Seraphine to make it this far in the event.
The moment she proved she belonged there, however, the room's attitude toward her had changed completely.
Respect had replaced skepticism.
"It sharpens the intellect while calming the mind," Seraphine explained as she moved her hand through the holographic interface to give them a feel of how the game is played.
"It offers a quiet space for people whose lives run at exhausting speeds, a place where the brain can breathe for a moment before jumping back into work."
