The last equine Eulalie had expected to be standing over her was Atreus, and it would be a lie to say that her heart did not beat a little quicker once she realized that it was his shadow casting itself across her. Her earth brown eyes regarded the way his lips fell into a frown, remembering the words that Somnus had spoken to her still; do not trust him. Regardless of her lingering doubts and Somnus’ feelings toward his half-brother, she simply could not bring herself to turn him away.
The ivory woman gestured to the place across from her at the table, “Please, sit if you’d like,” and although she wanted to heed the warnings she’d been given, Eulalie also wanted to determine for herself if this man was to not be trusted. “Would you care for a drink? It’s a rather quiet day and I’m sure the staff would be more than happy to fetch you something.” She was wary but retained the courteous and kind manner that she always had. If there was some warmth lacking in her eyes it was more from exhaustion than anything else at that moment. In truth, Atreus had done nothing since arriving to garner her distrust.
Somnus was out for the day, and surely it was for the best at this moment. She had a feeling he would not like to see the two of them sharing a conversation over drinks, but he deserved the time to unwind and relax. No doubt they all deserved some time of peace, and although the flutter of her heart said she’d feel more comfortable if Tabbris was at her side Eulalie reminded herself that it was more important he stayed with Regis. Besides, it was not as though the pair were completely alone, despite their quiet surroundings.
“My name is Eulalie,” she said at last, offering him the most cordial smile she could muster, tired as it was. It was true they had never received a proper introduction. Actually, Eulalie still didn’t even know the names of the two other Dusk Court members who had escorted him. What a mess their first interaction had been. Perhaps, she thought, their second would be better? “I hope Delumine and its people are treating you well during your stay,” and she meant it, sincerely. “What did you want to speak to me about?”
The ivory woman gestured to the place across from her at the table, “Please, sit if you’d like,” and although she wanted to heed the warnings she’d been given, Eulalie also wanted to determine for herself if this man was to not be trusted. “Would you care for a drink? It’s a rather quiet day and I’m sure the staff would be more than happy to fetch you something.” She was wary but retained the courteous and kind manner that she always had. If there was some warmth lacking in her eyes it was more from exhaustion than anything else at that moment. In truth, Atreus had done nothing since arriving to garner her distrust.
Somnus was out for the day, and surely it was for the best at this moment. She had a feeling he would not like to see the two of them sharing a conversation over drinks, but he deserved the time to unwind and relax. No doubt they all deserved some time of peace, and although the flutter of her heart said she’d feel more comfortable if Tabbris was at her side Eulalie reminded herself that it was more important he stayed with Regis. Besides, it was not as though the pair were completely alone, despite their quiet surroundings.
“My name is Eulalie,” she said at last, offering him the most cordial smile she could muster, tired as it was. It was true they had never received a proper introduction. Actually, Eulalie still didn’t even know the names of the two other Dusk Court members who had escorted him. What a mess their first interaction had been. Perhaps, she thought, their second would be better? “I hope Delumine and its people are treating you well during your stay,” and she meant it, sincerely. “What did you want to speak to me about?”
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