[ so he can be practical - and very fun to tease when she's mostly certain he's not plotting her demise as retribution. the detail of two glasses doesn't get past her, though she's finally choosing to exercise her usual brand of "deference" and doesn't send off any snarky commentary in response.
the reason for her silence becomes apparent when she joins him not ten minutes later, looking far too pleased with herself. the reason? ]
I learned how to tell when fruit are perfectly ripe.
[ if there's any subsequent judgment radiating off of him - she's still a highborn lady, give her a break!! - it's easily ignored as she offers him two perfectly soft and plump figs with one hand. their journey has been more comfortable than most, on account of all the stops they get to make along the way, but her inability to tell which berries are good for picking has led to many sour-faced embarrassments (because she's refused to give up) on the road.
her curious gaze goes from blinking at the wine bottle to her eyebrows rising up when she meets his gaze. ]
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the reason for her silence becomes apparent when she joins him not ten minutes later, looking far too pleased with herself. the reason? ]
I learned how to tell when fruit are perfectly ripe.
[ if there's any subsequent judgment radiating off of him - she's still a highborn lady, give her a break!! - it's easily ignored as she offers him two perfectly soft and plump figs with one hand. their journey has been more comfortable than most, on account of all the stops they get to make along the way, but her inability to tell which berries are good for picking has led to many sour-faced embarrassments (because she's refused to give up) on the road.
her curious gaze goes from blinking at the wine bottle to her eyebrows rising up when she meets his gaze. ]
Wine, and not something stronger?