[ A snort of laughter, which he just about manages to swallow back. ]
They think that's just what we do over here?
[ Contrary to popular belief, there are very few entrails involved in dark and forbidden magic. But that doesn't stop gossip and storytelling, does it? He turns his attention to Theodora, who is pointedly not eating. ]
You know as well as I do that she only loves the pretty little cakes for their looks. I suppose they hadn't figured it out.
[ He goes on, enough to earn a glance from Theodora, who one cannot speak of without sharp ears hearing it. But he's not the only one talking. The conversation continues, continuing on to the topic of the source of the blood.
It is, of course, why the King keeps the Belmont in his court. To keep his son well-fed. I wonder, will we have to watch the cask being opened at the table. ]
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They think that's just what we do over here?
[ Contrary to popular belief, there are very few entrails involved in dark and forbidden magic. But that doesn't stop gossip and storytelling, does it? He turns his attention to Theodora, who is pointedly not eating. ]
You know as well as I do that she only loves the pretty little cakes for their looks. I suppose they hadn't figured it out.
[ He goes on, enough to earn a glance from Theodora, who one cannot speak of without sharp ears hearing it. But he's not the only one talking. The conversation continues, continuing on to the topic of the source of the blood.
It is, of course, why the King keeps the Belmont in his court. To keep his son well-fed. I wonder, will we have to watch the cask being opened at the table. ]