[ His brow draws together sympathetically as she trails off with that “second month”. It’s obvious that it had been significant, to put it lightly. He’s scrubbing it out of every surface, it’s starting to feel like, so naturally it would cause the average person anxiety. Idly, he wonders just how many residents must have died. ]
Ah. [ His expression relaxes as he looks surprised to be called out, and then it’s immediately followed with a sheepish laugh and a nod. ] Yes, I suppose I am… Though flattering as it may be, I am hardly suited to be a guest. I do work in a manor not dissimilar to this one, so taking up my usual work felt a bit more natural.
[ He turns the brush over in his hands idly and chuckles as he looks down at it. There’s a moment of consideration, then he leans very slightly closer as his voice quiets. There’s no one to overhear, but in a strict world of etiquette his comment would be impolite. ]
—And truth be told, it seems like they need the assistance, besides.
[ He straightens back again with a bit of a warmer smile, then politely nods towards the book she carries. ]
Were you heading that way now? I have only done a cursory exploration of the collection, but it is very impressive.
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Ah. [ His expression relaxes as he looks surprised to be called out, and then it’s immediately followed with a sheepish laugh and a nod. ] Yes, I suppose I am… Though flattering as it may be, I am hardly suited to be a guest. I do work in a manor not dissimilar to this one, so taking up my usual work felt a bit more natural.
[ He turns the brush over in his hands idly and chuckles as he looks down at it. There’s a moment of consideration, then he leans very slightly closer as his voice quiets. There’s no one to overhear, but in a strict world of etiquette his comment would be impolite. ]
—And truth be told, it seems like they need the assistance, besides.
[ He straightens back again with a bit of a warmer smile, then politely nods towards the book she carries. ]
Were you heading that way now? I have only done a cursory exploration of the collection, but it is very impressive.