“Oh, sorry. I just wanted to look at some of this stuff. It’s really incredible. Unless Lady Magnolia is waiting for me?” Erin blinked innocently up at Ressa. The [Head Maid] hesitated. “Lady Magnolia is extremely busy at the moment. You may wait for her in a dressing room.” She was disarmed by the smile the younger woman gave her. “Oh. If she’s busy I wouldn’t want to disturb her. Can I just look at these displays instead of waiting in a room? It’s really amazing.” Reynold seemed to be trying to swallow his tongue, and the maids were staring between Erin and Ressa and slowly trying to edge
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