Nisa held up her hand when Briar looked startled. "Sorry. I'll be sure not to again. I won't make you uncomfortable. " She would try not to scare this one away. She took to cleaning up so quickly.

"Wonderful. I love a brilliant mind that doesn't require me to repeat myself or remind you. But do not hesitate to ask. I can be forgiving when I chose to be." She took a seat and watched her make the tea. She did seem very competent. Why was this woman not hired? "How many other households have you worked for? And may I ask why you were let go or left?"