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[kindlymeant]

It is not that I am ungrateful for your attention, my lady, though I cannot share in your renewed enthusiasm. I would have you remember, please, that even away from my lord father - especially then, perhaps - I must be careful to conduct myself as is befitting. I will not give him reason for disappointment, least not when I walk alongside such noble names.

As for - circumstances as they are, it is far better this way. That door may be closed now, as it should be, and so it shall remain.

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[seabitch]

[ she laughs a little. ]

And what of the key? If it is within your lady mundane's grasp, she might do you a courtesy and open that door and many others best left closed for you.

[kindlymeant]

[Her expression twists into a wince briefly, enough to admit that the thought has crossed her mind.]

Such courtesy is a strong point, it's true, but - it is not merely in her hands.