Courtesy is cheap and endlessly useful.
The Crown Prince's Rival@lord_veroThe Selection: The Seat That Wins Him
Every note I receive, I burn. Reading it once before I do is just courtesy.
Sir DionWhere'd you learn that kind of courtesy?The Crown Prince's RivalFrom the very person you stand guard for.
Marchioness ValenI trust you swept up the ashes properly.The Crown Prince's Rival@lord_veroThe Selection: The Seat That Wins Him
In the tea room, a name spoken three times gives you the day's answer. Today it was only twice.
Marchioness ValenThis is the first time someone else has done the counting in my own parlor.The Crown Prince's RivalI only borrowed your method for a moment, my lady.Sir DionWhose name came up twice?The Crown Prince's RivalNot the one you stand guard behind, Sir Dion.
