“Is that not a bit too quick?” Emily mentioned, peering over her shoulder at the invitation.
“Is it?” Shirina glanced back at her maid.
“Well…” Emily trailed off, “Maybe…Lady Halia took immense liking to you?” She offered, unsure but it made her chest warm. She was happy to be dear to Lady Halia.
She smiled, “Maybe I will ask Lady Elizabeth. She will teach me if there are any specific etiquettes to follow if we are at someone else’s tea party.”
“Yes,” Emily nodded, “It would be a wise thing to do.”
…
Lady Elizabeth did not look happy. Her features were schooled to not betray any emotion but Shirina has been close to this person for a while now so she could deduce that Elizabeth was not looking favorably at Lady Halia’s invitation.
“Um, I hope you do not mind me asking, Lady El
