[She isn't terribly surprised to find him in such a disheveled state - he'd seen more action in the evening than she had and despite the cheek, there was some truth to the fact that he was hardly a fresh spring daisy. She'd slept most of the day away herself. No shame in him requiring an extra hour or two.
--Not that she'd ever dream of letting him know he had so much allowance. Instead she lifts her chin by a degree, shoots him a knowing sideways look and makes her way to one of the chairs near his poor settee. She makes to wave his staff away, though it's hardly her place.]
I'm glad to see you've been looking forward to my visit, Gray.
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--Not that she'd ever dream of letting him know he had so much allowance. Instead she lifts her chin by a degree, shoots him a knowing sideways look and makes her way to one of the chairs near his poor settee. She makes to wave his staff away, though it's hardly her place.]
I'm glad to see you've been looking forward to my visit, Gray.