Remember your manners Percival. [ Natalia is still smiling, but the words come out forced and bordering a grumble. She all but ignores Velvet's remarks before turning her attention back to their guest. ]
How wonderful! I've always said Eleanor could do with more female friends her age.
[ She places a hand on Velvet's clearly oblivious of Velvet's discomfort ]
I can't imagine why she's hid you from us for so long, but a friend of Eleanor's is always welcome in our home-- don't mind Percival he's always just a bit surly around this time of day.
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How wonderful! I've always said Eleanor could do with more female friends her age.
[ She places a hand on Velvet's clearly oblivious of Velvet's discomfort ]
I can't imagine why she's hid you from us for so long, but a friend of Eleanor's is always welcome in our home-- don't mind Percival he's always just a bit surly around this time of day.