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"Your letters," she began, her voice sounding thin in the presence of him, "were most courteous."
Désire’s lips curved into a smile that didn't reach his eyes, a expression that felt more like a mask than anything friendly. "Courteous?" he repeated, then speaking lower. "I find that courtesy is often a very good way to hide one's true intentions until the moment they become unavoidable. Don't you agree?" He finally moved his hand, not to touch her but to reach past her and pluck a stray thread from the sleeve of her dress. It was like his assertion of dominance over her, the touch of his fingers made her jolt.
Her father’s voice interrupted them, though it lacked its usual authority, sounding instead like a man who had already signed a contract he didn't fully understand. "Désire has been most generous with his proposals, [Name]. He believes that a formal alliance between our houses would not only secure our interests but would be a fitting tribute to our houses' friendship."
or, Désire Mélodis is back from service and seeks you out.