@heartsilvered said: forgive me for taking up so much of your time.
" you've done nothing of the sort, i assure you, " he says, offering her a sincere smile. her apology does not surprise him - so many of men of his profession put the concerns of their pocketbooks over those of all else. to them, a case is not deemed valuable unless it earns them a hefty fee. in other words, tending to the cuts and scrapes of a mere servant would not be deemed an worthwhile dispensation of their skills... but he has never subscribed to such a belief. he first studied his trade in the poorest corners of london - and such experience convinced him that it is never the rich who are most worthy of his time...
" you should be as good as new in no time. " his fingers move with swift confidence as he puts the finishing touches on her bandaged hand. " assuming, of course, you take the necessary rest... " he adds with a pointed look. he does not say as much, but he suspects that is the least manageable aspect of his treatment... " your mistress will not object, i trust? i am more than happy to speak with her if you wish... "
