Caesennia was certainly frightened; startled. She'd only wanted directions, not an escort and... but her thoughts are broken, when she's asked if she enjoyed the Archon's party. The correct answer was an idle yes, with nothing to give away how she truly felt. She knew that, but before she could say that, Ilaria was...
...telling her that she hoped this knowledge; the knowledge that she was not partial to men, should help Caesennia serve her better. And this led to Casey stepping backwards, bumping into a large potted plant, though it's too heavy for her to overturn. Her cheeks flushed, she took the opportunity to turn her back to her mistress, acting as if the potted plant was the most interesting thing in the world.
Fingers pinched off a leaf, and she turned to face the woman, red face clearly giving her away if her anxious twisting of the large leaf wasn't.
@Ilaria Obsidian
...telling her that she hoped this knowledge; the knowledge that she was not partial to men, should help Caesennia serve her better. And this led to Casey stepping backwards, bumping into a large potted plant, though it's too heavy for her to overturn. Her cheeks flushed, she took the opportunity to turn her back to her mistress, acting as if the potted plant was the most interesting thing in the world.
I... I see,her voice was quiet, almost a whisper. She couldn't find her words, her mouth felt dry, and she fiddled with the leaves of her distraction.
Is... there anything you need, m'lady?She glanced over her shoulder, cautious, hesitant to meet the other woman's gaze. That was typical; it was unbecoming of a servant to meet their superiors eyes. But it was expected of her now.
Fingers pinched off a leaf, and she turned to face the woman, red face clearly giving her away if her anxious twisting of the large leaf wasn't.
@Ilaria Obsidian
05-26-2024, 10:30 PM
