Thread: Sightless [Sigr / Raina_Reader]

Growing sheltered between books and away of the nobles closer to the throne had made Alexandra be set apart from the usual ladies, even belonging in a distant barony like Ravenwood, but even she found Evelyn's words a tad extravagant in a noble. Not that she disliked them, nor did they seem false in a vain attempt to garner Alexandra's favor, but then the only option was that they were honest words, a rarity in people of their status. Bold words, Lady Rosewind Alexandra admitted. But I couldn't agree more, I can understand why my parents trusted in you she added, starting to realize why they chose her. Alexandra's father and grandfather were the ones that turned the reputation of Baron Ravenwood into one of a man that cared for the people that formed his domain, so Alexandra had of course been raised into that belief. Don't, please Alexandra blurted, sounding sincere. As a young woman, as a sheltered noble, as a blind girl... she recited, her voice a mix of grief and acceptance, there already are many things hidden from me she explained. Lets not make your thoughts one of those things, please, speak with liberty when we are alone she asked, knowing that she was requesting no small thing of her caretaker. With their attention turned to the most pleasant aspects of the moment, it was a delight hearing Evelyn's bright voice talk about the tea, fruit and sweets. Lady Rosewind sounded natural talking about eating with her fingers, excited about strawberries, and she sat shoulder to shoulder with her, as if they were peasants on a tavern she saw once. The closeness, the complicity, it was so much at once that Alexandra felt herself blush, what she knew about eating etiquette being torn apart in favor of a comfortable approach. Oh, how Evelyn talked, how she giggled with delight. Alexandra felt uncomfortable for a moment, and yet, she couldn't help but be all the more curious, all the more lively. Ravenwood manor could be too big, too empty to fill it, but Evelyn seemed to be managing to illuminate her life, even if it was with notions she didn't even think about before. Then please, eat as many strawberries as you fancy, don't mind me Alexandra managed to speak, overwhelmed with the moment all she could do was to be a gentle host, but that meant that Evelyn's question couldn't go unanswered. I love peaches, so juicy... she confessed, joining Evelyn in that devotion for the food. But I have too much of a sweet tooth to not pick any kind of chocolate cake available. Our cook's helper makes a particularly rich one she admitted, answering Evelyn's another question, as they did have not only a cook, but he had also a young boy at his charge that had showed a skilled hand for confectionery. Alexandra fidgeted, brushing her shoulder against Evelyn's, an insidious idea had perched into her mind, and now it refused to leave. Lady Rosewind, I couldn't dare to... she mused. It would be highly improper... mumbled, sighing. I don't think I can eat with my fingers, so unbecoming... her voice showed that she worried about it, but also that hint of temptation, as she was asking permission to transgress the rules of both her gender and station. The alternative was also embarrassing, as it would entail either Evelyn feeding her or Alexandra herself making a mess in the process. Maybe just the tea... she said, sad, as she could manage something that was on a cup, the growl on her stomach thinking otherwise.