January 2nd, 1895 — Noble's Workshop

On New Year's Eve, at the booth, Noble had told the woman in the booth I want to be happy. He'd been fairly exasperated about it, but had popped the bonbon into his mouth anyways. Who was he to pass up on a candy he'd already paid for?

He'd been in good spirits on New Year's Day, and now was the first time he was back in his workshop after actually enjoying spending yesterday with his family. He was brewing beauty potions — everyone was interested in beautification in the immediate aftermath of the New Year. He was actually brewing with the door open, and humming a song that Grace had played on the piano to himself, and had just moved a batch into a carafe when he heard someone approaching the door.

"It's a beautiful day!" Noble called, cheerful, having not even checked who was there yet. Whoever it was, he was sure he'd be glad to see them.

open to someone with reason to be at the Greengrass residence, or a client/prospective client of Noble's!

  

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set by Bee

Lorelei liked occasionally dropping in on her cousins for a number of reasons--not the least of which was that she spent entirely too much time at home these days, since that was where she was working from at the moment. She'd stopped by today to wish her family a happy New Year before she went on to Padmore Park for the festivities there, and someone had mentioned that Noble was in his workshop.

When she approached, she was surprised and a little amused to see the door open and to hear what sounded like humming. "In a good mood today, are we?" she asked.

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Bee is actual magic

Oh, cousin Lorelei! Noble grinned at her, crooked, and shrugged his shoulders. "It's a New Year," he said, tone bright. "I hope you're in a good mood too, or I'll be all annoying." Usually Noble was much snarkier, in general and with his cousins, but he was feeling particularly chatty today. And a visit from Lorelei was a treat!

  

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set by Bee