[ "Some of us only get some of the fun perks outta cheating death." Her chest tightens at the words, despite her face remaining as still and mask-like as ever — though she's not quite sure if she can name the emotion she feels in that moment. Relief or excitement, to come across someone who might understand what it is like to be out of reach of the realm of the living? Suspicion, at the topic being so bluntly brought up?
Well. Probably better not to quantify it at all. Courteously, with a formal bow of her head: ]
As you wish.
[ At least it's simple enough to answer — she'd never refuse a request like that, so she rescinds her handkerchief, folding it neatly and letting it return to its proper place on her person. Here's where she would usually advise a guest not to walk with such an injury, and to insist on bringing aid to them... however, Odette has already said she's had worse than this, and it would be an insult to imply that she could not correctly take stock of herself. It's always a balancing game, with manners like these. ]
Would you like assistance as you walk? I can escort you.
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Well. Probably better not to quantify it at all. Courteously, with a formal bow of her head: ]
As you wish.
[ At least it's simple enough to answer — she'd never refuse a request like that, so she rescinds her handkerchief, folding it neatly and letting it return to its proper place on her person. Here's where she would usually advise a guest not to walk with such an injury, and to insist on bringing aid to them... however, Odette has already said she's had worse than this, and it would be an insult to imply that she could not correctly take stock of herself. It's always a balancing game, with manners like these. ]
Would you like assistance as you walk? I can escort you.