Asima's eyes widened. Her brother was truly going to have her banished! The girl thought quickly, stepping forward and interrupting her brother.

A slender hand moved to his arm, in what was hopefully a comforting gesture, "Nemiah, I'm sure that wouldn't matter to father. He probably had common girls of his own around your age..." Her voice came out in a stage whisper, loud enough for her father to hear, but soft enough she could pretend that wasn't her intent. This was her last hope, getting Nemiah banished instead of her, although it was unlikely. Not impossible, but unlikely, her brother had broken multiple rules. "I'm not going to let him know, there is no reason for you to...."