Her unexpected comment made Percy laugh in surprise. No many ladies had the confidence of humor to tease like that, but she had. Looking back at the lady he viewed her in a new light as she followed his directions and looked at the man. She was pretty, sweet, and charming. With a vivacious light that he appreciated. From what she had said it seemed as if she knew a bit of difficulty and family tension, something he had found many young ladies did not understand in the least. But most importantly she had been candid and open with Percy.

He was pulled from he musing by her taking the lead and heading to a booth. He was delighted to see her discretion as she toyed with a bracelet. It was as if she were a natural at this. Nodding at her observations (keenly noted), he took her elbow again and with a nod to the stall keeper lead them in the direction the man was traveling. “I’m not sure, but let’s find out. Shall we?” It shouldn’t be a ‘we’, Percy’s training knew that, but she was proving to be incredibly helpful… and he wasn’t quite ready to part ways yet even though he knew he should.