As soon as Freya started walking, it was clear that something was wrong; she usually moved much more gracefully, and if she was pregnant - well, she was not far enough along to be that wobbly already. It was clearer once she came closer and started speaking to him; her tone was relatively casual, but her words implied that she was feeling faint. Probably genuinely, if she was willing to speak to him.
"Of course, Mrs. Selwyn," August said, finally finding his voice. He just barely touched his free hand to her elbow, in case she toppled - (not that August was much use in case of toppling) - and began walking, slowly, towards the exit to the garden with her.
"Of course, Mrs. Selwyn," August said, finally finding his voice. He just barely touched his free hand to her elbow, in case she toppled - (not that August was much use in case of toppling) - and began walking, slowly, towards the exit to the garden with her.