[color=bc8dbf]"If we're done here, I'm heading back to the estate."[/color] Livia replied coldly. For the most part, she remained completely disinterested. She had better things to do than waste her time with this.[color=bc8dbf] "I have my own studies and research to deal with rather than watch these two blunder about on their own."[/color] Marise frowned, watching Livia leave with a mildly disapproving expression, but there wasn't much she could do to stop her. Besides, they were heading to the same place now, hopefully.

[color=fff79a]"I apologize for her,"[/color] Marise said with a sigh. [color=fff79a]"She's a good, honest girl I promise. She just doesn't have much patience for people, especially dishonest people."[/color] She fixed both of them with a smile and a friendly gaze that masked a very analytical look she was giving them. [color=fff79a]"Anyways, I believe introductions are in order. I am Marise Fiore, and the scheming philanderer next to you is Katherine, my younger sister. The one who is currently walking away is Livia. Despite her attitude, she's the one who alerted us to your troubles."[/color]

[color=8882be]"Hm...I see. Thank her for us then."[/color] Charlotte replied carefully. [color=8882be]"...Charlotte, if you need a name."[/color] She pulled on her cloak lightly, straightening it a bit.

[color=fff79a]"And despite what Katherine says, I want nothing for aiding you. You paid for our meal, so I say we are even in that regard."[/color] She smiled. [color=fff79a]"But I am sorry to trouble the both of you further, but I must insist you come to our estate. I can use my authority to help you so much, but it would raise questions and if I overextend my bounds...well, my mother might get curious to your presence herself and I can certainly say that you'll be here for months if that happens."[/color]

Perhaps, they could use this family to their advantage in some regard?

[color=8882be]"Perhaps they could help us, Himeko."[/color] Charlotte said, glancing over to the Tengu.