[ The day has been amazing, really, which she hadn't expected. Everyone has been particularly kind to her, making sure that she has all the things she needs to do her work properly and without too much disturbance. It's not entirely miraculous - she is Marchioness, and they do take care of her - but it is sweet, even if she thinks she can plot the source. Everyone is talking about how kind and gentle Gilgamesh is, how lovely, and some people even whisper their names entwined, as if there's something she's missing.
It might well be because she had sent him his presents that morning, she thinks, and she wasn't attempting to be at all subtle about it. She's being kind, as it's Christmas, Yuletime in the Drabworld, and she wants all her friends to feel special.
He adores her so, and Hermione's cheeks go a flushed pink.
Her handmaiden dresses her, despite her protests, saying that she ought to wear something nice to visit a friend, and fusses until Hermione lets her put her in a simple gown. She walks with the woman, listening to her talk highly of her friend (oh, he has been so kind, my lady! So sweet to us in his time here, very tender in his regard for us all) before she reaches his door and dismisses her with a smile. Guards patrol as their chaperone and everyone knows that she and Gilgamesh are dear friends; nothing untoward is expected.
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It might well be because she had sent him his presents that morning, she thinks, and she wasn't attempting to be at all subtle about it. She's being kind, as it's Christmas, Yuletime in the Drabworld, and she wants all her friends to feel special.
He adores her so, and Hermione's cheeks go a flushed pink.
Her handmaiden dresses her, despite her protests, saying that she ought to wear something nice to visit a friend, and fusses until Hermione lets her put her in a simple gown. She walks with the woman, listening to her talk highly of her friend (oh, he has been so kind, my lady! So sweet to us in his time here, very tender in his regard for us all) before she reaches his door and dismisses her with a smile. Guards patrol as their chaperone and everyone knows that she and Gilgamesh are dear friends; nothing untoward is expected.
When she knocks it's slow, her head peeking in. ]
Gilgamesh?