Ella was reminded, that no matter how nice Kazcor seemed, she was part of a business arrangement. She marvelled at the way the other woman took charge; if she wasn't so certain that she'd been introduced to a woman, she might wonder if Kazcor was really a man is disguise. She's never seen a woman with so much confidence — even the heads of the Houses that were female rarely were this outspoken.
...and it only intrigued her further.
As of this moment, she's not considered her true purpose for being sold off in marriage; to topple the family she's married into so that her father and his family can rise in rank.
She gave a quiet nod of agreement. [q]If you mention how much planning, he might suggest that I stay so as to not inconvienance his family.[q] She'd slipped up, and she didn't realize it until she'd said it. Not 'her' family, but 'his'.
When the older woman popped her head into the solar, and Kazcor addressed her by... title and nickname, Novella's cheeks flushed. And she dipped her head in a quick nod of agreement, still tracing the marks that covered the monstera plant's leaves.
Only when the lady had left, did she speak, [q]I understand that this is... just business between our families. But... thank you for being so kind.[q] Her father used to threaten to wed her to men with domestic violence raps, when she was younger. Anything to make her want to be perfect; to be deserving of a kinder spouse.
...and it only intrigued her further.
As of this moment, she's not considered her true purpose for being sold off in marriage; to topple the family she's married into so that her father and his family can rise in rank.
She gave a quiet nod of agreement. [q]If you mention how much planning, he might suggest that I stay so as to not inconvienance his family.[q] She'd slipped up, and she didn't realize it until she'd said it. Not 'her' family, but 'his'.
When the older woman popped her head into the solar, and Kazcor addressed her by... title and nickname, Novella's cheeks flushed. And she dipped her head in a quick nod of agreement, still tracing the marks that covered the monstera plant's leaves.
Only when the lady had left, did she speak, [q]I understand that this is... just business between our families. But... thank you for being so kind.[q] Her father used to threaten to wed her to men with domestic violence raps, when she was younger. Anything to make her want to be perfect; to be deserving of a kinder spouse.
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