Post by Jessamine Fontaine on Sept 20, 2017 10:43:40 GMT -5
Thinking for a moment, Jessa wasn't sure. "I will need to speak with Lady Carlotta, and see if there is a day she feels is better than another." She was admittedly tiptoeing around the senior lady in waiting, all the more so due to the conflict between her family and the Deliambres over Tamara's purported marriage. "But most likely next week, once the Festival is done. Are you thinking to attend the Masque?"
Her nose wrinkled playfully at her more reserved cousin. "You just need a little practice, Maria, and you will be an excellent dancer. Once you have confidence in your skill, you will have partners in aplenty." She nodded, just as confident in her skill to turn her cousin into a graceful swan on the dance floor. After all, if Jessamine could achieve it, surely Maria could do the same!
She hadn't meant to frighten Maria, hastily working to cover her tracks. "Of course you will meet him, and be able to spend time getting to know him. Tamara would never force you into a marriage where you could not get along with your husband. The idea is unthinkable!" Maria was more gentle, and sensitive than she; surely Tamara would keep that in mind when seeking a potential match for her sister. Jessamine was more the adventuresome type, more inclined to take the risk involved in a sight-unseen situation. "I would not worry over it, cousin. We are quite some time before we need to worry over it, so let's just enjoy our time, hm?"
Finally, the impish gleam returned to her eyes as she accepted the bundles of cloth wrapped neatly to keep the dust out, exchanging coins for the lot. "As a matter of fact, I do. Let's be off." Tucking the bundles into one arm, she took her cousin's arm with the other, the better to guide her through the streets to the perfect little shop, just waiting for them to settle in for a good gossip session.
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Maria Isabeau Fontaine
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