it has been a long time. years if she cared to count, since the duchess has had her alone. but the urge to flash her teeth at the woman impishly has not changed. the urge to poke and prod, at her harmlessly has not withered. ❛ your grace, ❜ eyes travel over her attire appraisingly, as if their roles are reversed, lip curving before she forces it back into a thin line. ❛ good afternoon. very kind of you to join me. ❜ /. @vitvliyv











