[ He's not blind enough to miss her conspicuous look or the avoidance, but the explanation for either escapes him. He'd thought the question innocuous, unhelpful at worst, but it obviously means something different to her.
Why? Is it something to do with the Golden Deer, an event he's unaware or would be difficult to explain? Or... Well. Whatever the case, he pushes aside his curiosity. Better to answer and wait for her offered explanation. ]
It was the night before the ball. The one in Ethereal Moon, I mean. [ In case she's forgotten? ] I woke here after retiring for the evening, the same as any other day. Was it not the same for you?
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... If you insist.
[ He's not blind enough to miss her conspicuous look or the avoidance, but the explanation for either escapes him. He'd thought the question innocuous, unhelpful at worst, but it obviously means something different to her.
Why? Is it something to do with the Golden Deer, an event he's unaware or would be difficult to explain? Or... Well. Whatever the case, he pushes aside his curiosity. Better to answer and wait for her offered explanation. ]
It was the night before the ball. The one in Ethereal Moon, I mean. [ In case she's forgotten? ] I woke here after retiring for the evening, the same as any other day. Was it not the same for you?