Ink Stains and Blotters

Something I am quiet happy never having to experience myself, this Game. She folded her arms around herself, hugging her middle as she watched him. She honestly didn't know how Luce nor Rene did it, both being sons of families involved in the Game the nobles played. But she noticed his used of the word "our" and she was thankful to him for that, privately at least.

And then the fact that his voice held... pride? In it, made her feel warm all over. She never really had been one to enjoy praise, but when it came from those she loved, truly loved with all her heart, well, it made it special inside. A good feeling that would have her happy for hours after. I think, by the look on your face, you already know how very.. minisculely, ever so tiny bit hypocritical of you, my dear. She gave him a small bump with her shoulder, a playful, knowing push, all more with the tease, and an entire lifetime of knowing one another. But, I'll heed the warning, no sense in making myself even more useless to you by drowning in my work. This home has to have at least one servant that doesn't take full advantage of your good will and charity. Which was exactly what she had done her entire life, which, to be fair to Luce, his father had doted and spoiled her as if she were one of his children to begin with, so it wasn't exactly a new thing.

@Lucien Beauvais