A subtle twinkle in Artie's eye showed as she moved down to reach out. 'If I will be teaching Miel how to connect with his father better, I will have to teach you girls better manners. After that, I need to let Larkin learn how to properly handle his family… or even just give an idea of how to do it. He's just a little pitiful at times.'
"Cla—!" Callum almost spat at the intended, but he saw Artie lean down. Not only him, even Miel—who glared dangerously at his sisters—was shocked by her action. The ducal knight appointed to guard Artie whispered in worry, "Lady Shen..."
"You're right. The shoes seemed to have been soiled by the stones on your path. As the archduchess, I must oblige to help." Artie hid her smile as she leaned down and slipped the shoes off of their feet. Her action was so fluid and enticing that none of the girls actually managed to move until it was done.
