He did not react to her glittering smiles or bright eyes except to give her request for work solemn consideration. Neither did he seem put off by her aggressive charm and bubbleheaded facade, simply taking her as she came. Perhaps she would get the sense that he would have given her mother or grandfather the same serious thought and assistance.
Or perhaps not.
He listened to her list of strengths and weaknesses without comment, but there was a thoughtful cast to his expression. He did not agree with her when she fluttered her lashes at him, but he did tilt his head in acknowledgment that he had heard her.
Hmm. The court historians are not currently accepting apprentices, he informed her slowly. Have you approached the bards out in the city to see if one will take you on?
Or perhaps not.
He listened to her list of strengths and weaknesses without comment, but there was a thoughtful cast to his expression. He did not agree with her when she fluttered her lashes at him, but he did tilt his head in acknowledgment that he had heard her.
Hmm. The court historians are not currently accepting apprentices, he informed her slowly. Have you approached the bards out in the city to see if one will take you on?
