[Hendrik watches with a small smile as the maids continue talking about how cute Celestine is. It's wonderful that there's a pleasant source of positivity in the castle ... even if it is strange to think of a baby as a morale booster. She was more than a morale booster, after all.
...Coffee would probably be preferable over tea, but tea is certainly welcome after only wine. He carefully takes a tart from the platter and starts in on it, commenting quietly.]
I hope all the attention does not make you uncomfortable.
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...Coffee would probably be preferable over tea, but tea is certainly welcome after only wine. He carefully takes a tart from the platter and starts in on it, commenting quietly.]
I hope all the attention does not make you uncomfortable.