◎ Second Shot

[alwaysinmysight]

[The following is dictated as Maylene is outside for the morning, splitting firewood and enjoying the early-morning air-]I've noticed that there seem to be a lot of clubs dedicated to teaching students to defend themselves. Tell me, is there really a great need for such measures here these days? I would... very much rather not be caught unawares if

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[timefordressup]

May~le~ne~! I have something for you~!

[alwaysinmysight]

Heehhhh?

[A slight gulp.]

S-something for me?

[timefordressup]

Oh yeah! A dress for you to be fitted in~!

[alwaysinmysight]

[If you could see it, this would be Maylene gaping like a fish. She gathers herself after a few moments though, and-]

A-a dress? Oh Lady Elizabeth, I couldn't possibly-!

[timefordressup]

No! It's perfect! I need practice with fit and I can't very well do it on myself~!

[alwaysinmysight]

W-well...

[She can't say 'no' without being rude, and Sebastian did say to keep an eye on her, so...]

O-of course Lady Elizabeth.

[timefordressup]

Wonderful~!

[alwaysinmysight]

Mmm.

When did you have in mind...?

[timefordressup]

After classes of course. Perhaps After dinner? Oh! Before Friday! You can wear it at the party!

[alwaysinmysight]

A-ah...

[Ohdear.]

Of course. I shall see you after dinner then, Lady Elizabeth.

[timefordressup]

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