04-13-2022, 10:03 PM
Briar's head turned when the mistress approached. Her eyes darted to the hand on her shoulder.
Of all the things her mind probably should have latched onto, what she caught was: luxurious. Did she really think her hair was luxurious? No one had ever said anything like that about her, and it felt odd to hear.
"Thank you," came her genuine response, though it was a little unclear what she was referring to.
Looking back to the wall, Briar thought on the rest for a moment, continuing to scrub away blood.
"Gardening might be convenient," she said. "I don't have many hobbies myself, miss. I've always worked. If you would like for me to join you in any of yours, I can."
Of all the things her mind probably should have latched onto, what she caught was: luxurious. Did she really think her hair was luxurious? No one had ever said anything like that about her, and it felt odd to hear.
"Thank you," came her genuine response, though it was a little unclear what she was referring to.
Looking back to the wall, Briar thought on the rest for a moment, continuing to scrub away blood.
"Gardening might be convenient," she said. "I don't have many hobbies myself, miss. I've always worked. If you would like for me to join you in any of yours, I can."
