Do I wish to know what you might be scheming? [ There is only the slightest hesitation in her voice. It is more drowned out by the sense of curiosity. Of course, now is not the time to try and test these certain schemes her sister may have, but, it might do well to keep it in the back of her mind.

So to speak. ]

He had no siblings and few friends, I gather. The status of being adopted is one thing, but the rumor of one being the bastard of the Archbishop is most certainly another.

[ She sighs and leans back in the tub with her eyes closed. ]

It is a rather nice bath...