[She did manage to keep up with that initial comment of Hilda's, didn't she? Alright, perhaps she fell apart a little bit on the follow-up, but! No skill that was worth mastering would ever be easy, would it? And this one is essential! If she's going to re-enter noble society, it's imperative she can play this game.
Besides, as far away as it is, she will need to obtain a suitable husband at some point...a political marriage isn't out of the question, but it would be nice to be able to banter with one's paramour...]
I really do appreciate you taking the time to do this with me, you know.
[And for once, there's no forced noble airs or smugness in her voice; it's almost....genuine.
Stranger things have happened.]
You're a lot more talented than people give you credit for, Hilda.
i pretend i do not see it (no i really didn't see it!!)
[She did manage to keep up with that initial comment of Hilda's, didn't she? Alright, perhaps she fell apart a little bit on the follow-up, but! No skill that was worth mastering would ever be easy, would it? And this one is essential! If she's going to re-enter noble society, it's imperative she can play this game.
Besides, as far away as it is, she will need to obtain a suitable husband at some point...a political marriage isn't out of the question, but it would be nice to be able to banter with one's paramour...]
I really do appreciate you taking the time to do this with me, you know.
[And for once, there's no forced noble airs or smugness in her voice; it's almost....genuine.
Stranger things have happened.]
You're a lot more talented than people give you credit for, Hilda.