A Standing Invitation

The entire table instantly burst into a mix of teasing and excitement.

"Audrey, you better grab this chance while it's still warm!"

"Seriously, we've been trying forever to get close enough to learn from Helena, but she never even glanced our way."

"Yeah, guess that's what happens when you're competing against a natural-born prodigy. Some of us are just a little out of our league."

With everyone p