[ In a way, the marquis is sad the flood is over. It's been revealing. On the other hand, things returning to what passes for normal might be more revealing, or at least differently revealing. In the hopes that this will be the case, he's walking to the dining area for some covert people-watching when - ah. He recognizes her. When he gets close enough that she might hear him, he nods slightly, despite the dangerous look on her face. ]
Lady.
[ It's half-mocking and half-habit. He's certainly not going to call her 'miss.' ]
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Lady.
[ It's half-mocking and half-habit. He's certainly not going to call her 'miss.' ]