[h2]Zoe[/h2]

"Why?" she leaned forward conspiratorially, lowering her voice slightly, her lips twitching into a slight smirk, "I want to drink brandy because people told me not to."

She sat back, staring thoughtfully into the glass, "It is one of life's small pleasures to break up the monotony by doing the things we aren't supposed to.  And in any case, I'm a younger daughter.  I'm not passing on any legacy and have generally enjoyed the advantage of flying beneath anyone's notice.  Yes I get the occasional exasperated groan from my parents, but genuine disapproval is reserved for the ones who matter... so why not have some fun?"

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"Would the lady care if I smoke.....Or perhaps you wish for one as well?" The last part came only because Zoe appeared to be indulging in new things. Well that and he had some cigarettes to spare at the moment. 
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"That's another thing a young lady is not supposed to do!" her dark eyes sparkled in amusement, "Why not!... but you'll have to show me how it works."