[Hendrik relaxes back into his chair at that, content to pick at a bread roll and sip his wine in thought while waiting for dessert.
His friend is truly the full package, isn't he? Strong, smart, good-looking, trained as a knight surrounded by the brightest minds in the world. An avid learner and quick to pick up on new skills, if his experience with Celestine is any sign...
It's no wonder he has the eyes of any woman who looks at him. And probably men too, if he thinks about it. Jasper could have his pick of any of them.
...
And he likely would, to give Celestine a proper family.
Soon enough, a maid arrives to ask if tea would be acceptable for dessert. Hendrik nods; while he's not overly fond of sweets, a cup of tea would help with his lack of water thus far.]
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His friend is truly the full package, isn't he? Strong, smart, good-looking, trained as a knight surrounded by the brightest minds in the world. An avid learner and quick to pick up on new skills, if his experience with Celestine is any sign...
It's no wonder he has the eyes of any woman who looks at him. And probably men too, if he thinks about it. Jasper could have his pick of any of them.
...
And he likely would, to give Celestine a proper family.
Soon enough, a maid arrives to ask if tea would be acceptable for dessert. Hendrik nods; while he's not overly fond of sweets, a cup of tea would help with his lack of water thus far.]