Chapter 9.9: Oh, I am very much in trouble
When he finally stepped out, Fabrisse looked . . . well, presentable. The cloak helped. It was plain and ink-dark, but it didn’t fight against the buttoned, muted grey waistcoat that he’d chosen. The tones fell in quiet agreement, and he didn’t feel like doing more for what would possibly only be breakfast and hanging out.
He hadn’t expected himself to look that well put-together, and it was evident Liene hadn’t, either. When he stepped out, she drew a sharp breath and stared at him for a good three seconds before muttering in a volume that was clearly not meant for him to hear, “Oh, I am very much in trouble.”
“What was that?”
“Nothing,” she gave him a sheepish grin. “Aww, look at you. You might want to hide yourself behind me because the girls will swoon over you and you don’t want that.”
“I don’t think that will ever happen.”
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