"Her hidden agenda revealed!" Jessica crowed, although not too loudly. There wasn't exactly anyone around to be disturbed if she was, sure, but she didn't want to put so much energy into it she broke the moment, the stillness, if it proved to be that fragile.

But then, it was a very well-constructed ice castle, and her webs were strong, so what was she worried about? But then, it wasn't the tangible elements that she found delicate.

"A ploy all along. I'm onto you now, queenie."