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[i]Is that a knowing glint in her eyes? Sister's blessings, I think the girl wants to confide with me![/i]

The courtesan gave the girl a small, knowing smile, acknowledging her unspoken offer for a later encounter.


"As you wish, Juniper. It's good to take interest in matters of House."


[i]It figures Fiona had already worked with the Crow, she's as deadly as an adder. I just hope Nalia has enough sense to avoid getting bit. I'm a fine lute player, but I doubt I could serenade the sisters into giving her back. [/i] 


Amused with his own joke, Pieter widened his smile into a grin, turning to face his Lady with a handsomely cheerful face, 

"My Lady, I leave you under the stern eye of the esteemed Miss Juney. Her wisdom is inverse to her weight, and she's very light indeed." 

Giving a springily bow to Nalia and Lucien, Pieter doffed an imaginary cap to the brooding Crow. Stepping away, he scanned the table for any food that looked appetizing. Spotting a delectable lemon tart, he plucked it into his hand, smiling. 

"I suppose I'll be off to my quarters. I need to continue on my current work, so I'll be up late tonight." He said to nobody in particular. 

The artist left the dining hall with it's chandeliers and the plotting that was occurring beneath the burnished gleam of the candles.