Lirrah offered her syrup-laced smile to Velvetica as she handed the young woman the frog knight she had made. That was an interesting exchange. She had never seen Velvetica's persona crack quite like that. In fact, that it [i]was[/i] a persona was entirely news to Lirrah. But what about her gift did it? Her brother hinted that some aspect of it was very in-line with Velvetica's interests. Perhaps it was time to insert herself into Velvetica's life a bit more, and there was nothing better than a shared secret to help that along.

[color=f49ac2]"I am glad to hear my gift has hit a mark, Lord Elroy. Truly, it is a pleasure. From the way Lady Velvetica talks a[i]p[/i]out you, I feel almost as if this is not our first meeting,"[/color] Lirrah said with a curtsey. Since Elroy referred to her as a 'lady' as well, it was either true that the entire Hreaslag family was in on the joke, or that their family was simply formal even to people who are scarcely fit to buff their boots.

Lirrah thought that the latter was more likely, and appropriately became a bit more at ease.

[color=f49ac2]"I do not know if she has mentioned me, [i]p[/i]ut your younger sister saved my life. My caravan was attacked [i]p[/i]y [i]p[/i]rigands, and I could have sworn, with her golden hair and sapphire eyes, that Reon herself had decided to take mercy on this tiny merchant. O[i]p[/i]viously, I was delirious with fright, [i]p[/i]ut the point stands that she continues to impress me every day. You must [i]p[/i]e proud,"[/color] Lirrah chirped brightly.

[color=f49ac2]"Oh, and Lady Velvetica,"[/color] Lirrah added, turning back to Velvetica, [color=f49ac2]"you must know, you can share anything with me. My gratitude and loyalty are unimpeacha[i]p[/i]le. If there are things you like, and I can make them, I would love to fulfill your requests. All you need do is share the things you enjoy with me. I would [i]p[/i]e happy to learn more a[i]p[/i]out you, and your family, of course. I should like for us all to [i]p[/i]e close for a long time to come."[/color]