[ Mingled amusement and embarrassment on his end. Not that there was anything there to make him blush, of course - but it's a rude thing to walk in on uninvited. ]
We had to look around, of course, because that sort of place would be a good cover for keeping someone on actual captivity. Besides which, we couldn't rule out the prospect that Yseult and Flint weren't captured, but escaping to a steamy rendezvous.
[ With the sorrow of a hedonist who peaked too early: ]
No.
But they had remarkable commitment to the theme. Really top-notch set dressing, particularly considering that they likely had to pull it together on relatively short notice.
I would not refuse either. I think I'm meeting with a Lady Rede later? Unless she only set it up and they sending someone else to make sure I cannot plan. Or if it is a false name—Lady Rede. Rat Red. Hmm.
[ A perfect response. How did it take Byerly so long to fall in love with him? ]
She's a good woman. Don't mention my name unless she brings it up - we didn't get along well back then - but I admired her quite a bit. She likes honesty.
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[ Mingled amusement and embarrassment on his end. Not that there was anything there to make him blush, of course - but it's a rude thing to walk in on uninvited. ]
We had to look around, of course, because that sort of place would be a good cover for keeping someone on actual captivity. Besides which, we couldn't rule out the prospect that Yseult and Flint weren't captured, but escaping to a steamy rendezvous.
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[ That’s not true. She likes Darras; she endures the pirate part. ]
Had they come up with anything you hadn’t seen before?
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No.
But they had remarkable commitment to the theme. Really top-notch set dressing, particularly considering that they likely had to pull it together on relatively short notice.
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Maybe you should have recruited them.
[ Which reminds him, indirectly— ]
Any last-minute advice for winning over your colleagues here? —it is too late to pretend not to be Orlesian, unfortunately.
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[ An interesting question. ]
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[ He isn't serious, obviously.
Obviously-ish. ]
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The plot thickens.
[ You can imagine his eyelashes fluttering. But: ]
No, Lady Rede is quite real. She's lovely. Please don't fall in love with her.
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She's a good woman. Don't mention my name unless she brings it up - we didn't get along well back then - but I admired her quite a bit. She likes honesty.
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Honesty. [ He sucks air through his teeth, like yikes. ] No. Alright. I can do that. I've had so much practice lately.
Is there anyone else you think I'm likely to run into?