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[color=FF4D4D][b]Time: [/b][/color]Morning
[color=FF4D4D][b]Location: [/b][/color]Ember Grove Park
[color=FF4D4D][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] [@Tae] - Marius
[color=FF4D4D][b]Mentions:[/b][/color] [@HowlsOfWinter] - Veronika
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Helene placed a hand over heart and let loose a soft sigh, as if forgetting for a moment that people could lie. She came to her senses as she calmed down [color=FF4D4D]"You don't have to apologize, really."[/color] She offered a warm, half-smile choosing to believe the stranger. If her mother was indeed present in Ember Grove, than Helene doubt she could resist making an appearance. A momentary frown crossed her lips as she wondered what Mother would think of last night's endeavor. She might be proud that her daughter had a somewhat successful hunt but all the princess felt was shame and regret. Those feelings scared her so she immediately shifted her attention to Marius.

Ah, as he gave his name the memories associated with it came back to her as did the few stories that Catherine had told her about him. Though her mother spoke only a little of him, it was strange that she had even taken that much interest in one of her agents. It wasn't like her to display even the slightest bit of attachment to those who served under her. As Marius bowed, Helene returned a curtsy even though she was the one of a higher position, feeling a tinge of embarrassment at his compliment. She wasn't used to hearing such things from people beside her Aunt and Mother [color=FF4D4D]"Helene Sinclaire, even though you seem to have already known that."[/color] A small giggle slipped from her, it was a strange relief to not have to hide who she was.

His next question made her freeze and tense up until he revealed later that he had no intention of reporting her position back to her mother. Her bottom lip trembled a little as she tried to piece together a proper answer, hands clasping nervously together [color=FF4D4D]"I-I really appreciate the offer."[/color] Her rose-colored eyes drifted to the ground [color=FF4D4D]"You have to promise...not to laugh."[/color] While her mother knew her love of music, she had never really expressed what her dreams were with it. It seemed almost pointless to talk about it [color=FF4D4D]"I came to Ember Grove t-to see the outside world and...and..."[/color] It was her dream and she shouldn't be afraid of it any longer. Her hands tightened into fist and were raised against her chest as a strong, honest look shone in her eyes [color=FF4D4D]"...to sing and make music for people to enjoy! All over the world!"[/color] There was just something about Marius that made her comfortable enough to share.