‘ Of course! The show was the best I’ve ever seen! How could someone not enjoy such a lively performance such as that!~ ‘
E lizabeth hadn’t been blind; she clearly saw by the way the girl reacted, as if informed that she had won a grand prize, that compliments were a rare given. And it filled the young noble’s heart with so much joy to know she could bring such a beautiful smile on an equally beautiful person.
If only everyone else could be kind enough to compliment the rest of the crew since they very well deserved it for all the hard work the did.
‘ Understandably so! To be so very high up the air and to twist and maneuver your body in ways that even I would be incapable of; it’s so terribly admirable. I could never do what you do! ‘ A giggle starts, smile brightening as she suddenly remembered her manners.
‘ Oh please forgive me, Miss. I haven’t properly introduced myself! ‘ A pause, as fingers go and grasp her skirts, giving the circus performer a perfectly executed curtsy. ‘ I’m Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Midford. And what is the name of the lovely lady for whom I have the honor of speaking to tonight?~ ‘
For a second, Wendy was able to forget all of her problems. The joy welling up inside her chest managed to blot out her fear of Kelvin, her hate for what she’s become, and instead allowed her to just be herself. The sheer kindness of the young noble before her was something that she would never forget, even though to others the compliments may not have been such as being quite so significant.
Wendy, and she was sure the rest of her family felt the same, loved the circus not just because it was their home, but because it allowed them to bring happiness to the audience and show off the talents they’d all worked so hard to perfect.
This was what she worked hard for.
❛ Please, the honour’s all mine, Miss Elizabeth. I’m Wendy, an’ as ye already know, I’m a Firs'-Tier member of Noah’s Ark Circus. ❜ Her words were punctuated by a curtsey of her own, although it was not as well executed as Elizabeth’s.
❛ An' I must say, I think that your name is absolutely beautiful an' perfec'ly suited to a sweet li'le lady such as yerself. ❜
