@PurifiedPrince She let a small snort slip out before she gave a soft chuckle.
"I'm surprised he didn't mention."
She held out her hand for him to shake, pushing a bit of stray hair behind her ear.
"My name is Lisa. Lady of the house. "
Something that slipped his eye glinted in his --
@PurifiedPrince "Oh? "
She seemed to perk up a bit at that. Just looking at her, one would think she was an average lady of the manor. However, something about her demeanor said there was more to be revealed.
"I've got quite a bit of knowledge on the subject myself. I'm the town's doctor. "
@BrotherlyWhims "Oh please, he's insufferable-"
She let out another hearty laugh getting into the carriage as gently as she could. She was used to being in the front with the driver.
"But I adore him greatly, as angry as he can make me at times. "
@BrotherlyWhims She nodded, letting his hand down, but keeping a gentle hold on it.
"I don't think I'd mind in the least. It'd be good for me to get out for a bit longer. I don't think Vlad would mind me being gone. "
@GenocideHeir She turned to him, nearly about to offer him some water. She blinked for a moment before her eyes widened.
"How about you soak for a while and grandma will get you something, okay? "
She put a gentle hand on his head, ruffling his hair before stepping out of the room.
It's while she's working that she hears a noise, looking up into the trees surrounding their estate. The child, @GenocideHeir is spotted.
She dropped her things, standing up and rushing over. "Child, what on earth are you doing out here?! You're so far from home! And all by --
@GenocideHeir a snack? I can get one ready while you're in here."
She pushed open the bathroom door and stepped over to the tub, turning on the large faucet for him.
@GenocideHeir She let out a relieved sigh this time, giving him a tight hug before taking his hand.
"And I'm sure grandpa Vlad will be as happy to see you as I am. "
She helped him inside and sat his shoes by the door, leading him to the bathroom in the large cottage.
"Now, do you want --
@GenocideHeir She let out an exhausted sigh, pinching the bridge of her nose.
"You need a bath. Come inside and let grandma clean you up, won't you? "
She may not be sending him home, but she'll be damned if she lets him be hungry or dirty.
"The two nobles seemed to have a very intimate friendship, going so far as to share a residence as they searched in vain for suitable wives.
Unfortunately, the two were never able to find a romantic partner, but their deep friendship lasted a lifetime as they grew old together."
@BrotherlyWhims She nodded, blowing a couple of stray hairs from her face.
"You pick. My treat."
She gently took one of his hands between hers, a gentle look on her face.
Maybe the empty nest syndrome was projecting, or maybe she was just that kind, but she also saw this boy as her son --