"Rel? Who is this?"
Valencia's voice was filled with concern as her eyes were fixed on the scene unfolding before her.
She had only stepped away for a moment to use the restroom, but when she returned, Rel was nowhere to be found.
And now, here he was, standing awfully close to a maid.
She couldn't quite put her finger on the emotion bubbling inside her, but it was definitely there, it was a feeling of confusion and something else she couldn't quite name.
"A-ah, Valencia!"
Rel stuttered robotically and his head whipped around in surprise.
Though his eyes were focused on Valencia, Vanessa, who stood before him, gently took his hands, her touch pulling his attention.
"...!"
"Rel? That's a nice name... It's a pleasure to meet you," she said with a warm smile, then gracefully stepped back, her maid's dress swaying as she bowed reverently.
"I am a maid of the Montclair Household, you can call me Korine."
