luceclaw:
Lucy had both witnessed and overheard the conversation James had with the individual whose cigarette he had practically stolen. She wasn’t going to pretend she wasn’t impressed by the skill, but she did stick around long enough to approach him. “Does someone have to warn you about the negative side-effects of cigarettes too?” She asked her cousin, when the other individual was suitably out of earshot.
James closed his eyes and let out a groan as he realised that he had been caught out, by his own family non the less. His namesakes would be disappointed. Not able to let his facade slip and wanting to keep his reputation, James spun on his heel to face Lucy with a grin. “Whatever do you mean, dear Lucy? I was merely trying to look out for the poor fellow.”