( Continuation | @strsha )
any tension in her expression fades, all concern that may have been there turning to an eager smile. no matter how portia frazzles herself silly fussing for perfection for her, nadia is more than capable of taking care of herself, as she continues to prove again and again. vesuvia is incredibly lucky to have her as its countess, portia thinks, as in all her elegance and charm she has never once sacrificed her kindness — nor her humor.
“ of course, milady, ” portia responds, gaze directed upwards towards her lady’s own, “ shall i head back, then ? is there anything you would like prepared for you when you return ? ”
NADIA’S rather NEUTRAL face had been decorated of her BLUSH upon her cheeks and her eyes refused to meet Portia’s out of ever so SLIGHT embarrassment. It was no FREQUENT emotion she often felt but it had eased when she caught Portia playing along. Nadia was INTELLIGENT enough to know that Portia understood that she was JESTING but she was regardless PLEASED .
It can be left unsaid.
❝ On the contrary, ❞ she continued, voice still holding the AIR of elegance she had won renowned for but yet the DEMEANOR of playfulness remained. ❝ My visitation in this PLEASANT neighbour has come to its end. Let us return together, Portia. ❞
