The girl's expression of sadness was professionally portrayed, but the local school of relationships is a great brain cleanser. And she's not the only one. All interested parties know that I keep my distance from girls and have more or less friendly relations with only two families/relatives. But that's not entirely true. Olivia Massenet is a true courtesan.
She came from a poor, not very famous family. She was married, but her husband died in the service a year after the birth of her daughter, and the pension she received was totally inadequate even for the woman herself. Olivia did not go into the details of her mental anxieties, but having only the knowledge of an educated lady, without scientific and professional skills, she had little choice.
A well-read, small-talking beauty who knew a lot about poetry and art, who understood the basics of politics and backstage games, quickly occupied her niche.
The so-called "honest" courtesan is no ordinary prostitute, but rather an expensive mistress-soldier. It is from her that I learn some of the peculiarities of the local cuisine. For example, Olivia revealed something that is not usually talked about anywhere else — about the sex life of the gifted.
I must admit, I learned a lot of new and interesting things, it's a pity that books on this subject are officially strictly forbidden, from which it is unrealistic to buy them. I had to approach this question from an unusual side: to ask and clarify everything for a long time, and then — to write it down.
After all, I had not come across any books on the subject. I also learned that the magicians officially allowed polygamy, but only on paper. In life, for some reason, the current ICW government is adapting the magical world to the Muggle framework of Christianity. And in the wizarding world, girls are always born slightly more often than boys, so at least half of the marriages can be polygamous.
Although, as it turns out, nowhere is there a prohibition against the opposite, i.e., a woman having more than one husband at a time. So much for kitten cakes. By the way, cats are untouchable in the magical world. Why is unknown. But I asked just out of interest, because even dog meat is taboo for me.
— Too bad... — said the redhead with a sad voice. — And when can I see you again? Don't tell me we're breaking up before school starts! — I wondered why she thought I was studying here in France, but I decided not to ask.
— There is a Schrödinger reception at the end of the week, which I promised to attend. The rest of the time I have a lot of work to do...
And so, for another half hour, I was subjected to a very subtle, skillful cross-examination that, if it hadn't been for Olivia's lessons, would have driven me crazy. And as it was, I "had" to spill the beans about the fact that my stated work was private commissions for portraits and landscapes. At some point, Gabby all this is sharply bored, and the girl used her status, showing insolence and rudeness, just pulled me away. I promised myself that I would thank this little troublemaker for saving me.