"That's very kind of you. I will admit I have not been under the eye of the courts even though I do have some experience in such scrutiny. It's comforting to hear you'll defend me."
She looks down to her hands folded together in her lap again. Faint flushes stand out so much more on her pale cheeks.
"I appreciate that. And your interest itself. I've never thought of being courted so ... I look forward to it."
And if eventually he wanted a partner with a firmer hand, well ... maybe she should do some studying on that particular topic too.
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"That's very kind of you. I will admit I have not been under the eye of the courts even though I do have some experience in such scrutiny. It's comforting to hear you'll defend me."
She looks down to her hands folded together in her lap again. Faint flushes stand out so much more on her pale cheeks.
"I appreciate that. And your interest itself. I've never thought of being courted so ... I look forward to it."
And if eventually he wanted a partner with a firmer hand, well ... maybe she should do some studying on that particular topic too.