Finnian was by no means as susceptible to falling for pretty faces as Lorcan was, but even he couldn't avoid flirting with women when the woman in question had no issue returning his playful jests. She did seem wealthier than him, though, so he supposed he should pay attention to the way and manner in which he addressed her. The last thing he wanted was to cause gossip by being too forward and risking her reacting similarly — young ladies, from his experienced, were almost always silly ladies. Still, he would at leas continue being his charming self.

"I can't believe the heavens would have forsaken you like that," he teased. "They should know it's rude to treat a young lady like yourself with such disrespect!" At least he could thank the heavens for giving him something to do — or rather, someone to speak with — that morning.