10-23-2019, 04:11 PM
She let him handle the woman, ignoring whatever look she gave. Looks such as that were not unusual for her. She looked more the part of street urchin than vicar's daughter but her father had always been on about the importance of avoiding frivolity. She set the child on her feet and stood as the woman left the building. She shot a glance to the man who'd trailed her but made no attempt to move closer to him. He was a companion and nothing more.
"I am fine, but I think she would like something" She pressed the child forward and the child asked politely for a tart, which she'd been informed was free by Kestrel. Even if he weren't handing out things to children, Kes was more than happy to offer her own treat for the little girl to have. When the treat was handed over the girl disappeared from the shop with a thank you and gleefully began eating her prize.
"Thank you for the sticky bun, we both enjoyed it."
"I am fine, but I think she would like something" She pressed the child forward and the child asked politely for a tart, which she'd been informed was free by Kestrel. Even if he weren't handing out things to children, Kes was more than happy to offer her own treat for the little girl to have. When the treat was handed over the girl disappeared from the shop with a thank you and gleefully began eating her prize.
"Thank you for the sticky bun, we both enjoyed it."