Shady

“Story of my life,” she muttered under her breath.

“Um!” She stepped towards her urgently. “I-um-ma’am? I-um-could you-I… am not supposed to be on my own, ma’am. Could you please um…”

“Thank you, ma’am.” Ky nodded and stepped through.

“Okay.” Ky nodded. “I mean… none of this would be an issue if I was home now.”

“He’s not going to listen to me when the troll is fresh in his brain,” she said sourly.

Ky neatly set her cup on the tray and considered picking it up, then realized she didn’t know what the right social move here was. Lady Constance probably didn’t want ...

“…no.” She crossed her arms despite herself.

“You as well!” Ky smiled and popped to her feet. “Thank you.”

“I don’t know.” She tucked her hair behind her ears. “I haven’t decided.” She also wasn’t convinced they didn’t care.

“I’m glad to hear that.” Ky smiled kindly. “Happy to help however I can.”

“Yes ma’am.” Ky nodded, smiling. “Then we’re all set.” Well. They would be once she remembered. It was too bad she couldn’t actually have time with Tadaaki without being watched. ...

“That would be nice.” Ky smiled. That’d be stressful is what that would be. Not one noble to offend but two. And what if Lord Loquitur or Lady Sara wanted ...

“Oh. Then don’t tell him… please?”

“Oh…” Ky considered it for a moment. “… are you sure?”

“Yes ma’am.” Ky smiled gently, face a little warm. If they were going to do this then she was most definitely going to describe each move before she showed her ...