"You've sparked flint in a hayfield, Serenity." Sur Ka'iser was naturally scowling in displeasure. "There will be a flood of rumours now. You've shown the Baddenkur girl great favour."
"I've shown no favour today." Verinia didn't even look up from her needlework to wave his claims away. "The girl is a daughter of nobility. She should be attended as such."
"She is not of the Su ranks, Su'Adrit. Her family is not part of the sovereign court."
"You say that as if it diminishes her value in some way, Ka'iser."
Silence met her words and she glanced up to see her protector looking at her pointedly.
Obviously in his eyes, anyone who wasn't part of the Court of Light was not worth an extra breath. He would not put in the effort to save someone who was expendable when there was no benefit to be made from it.
Verinia rolled her eyes.
"I would do the same for Eva and she was born into servitude."
"Eva is invaluable to you."
