She can't decide if it would've been better if a stranger had seen her. If it had been someone she didn't know that well, the shame she would feel at burdening them would be palpable, but also, they would probably not laugh at her or tease her, both of which are things she hasn't experienced in literal centuries. Maybe since before she ever became the maid? Even her fellow guests don't attempt it, aside from the occasional, most glancing tease from Odette, which means the embarrassment she feels bubbling up from his sly laughter is foreign, and almost unnamable to her. ]
Astarion...
[ New, too, is the shocked expression on her face — truly and honestly taken off guard from both the ridiculousness of the situation and his amused reaction. It feels, well... friendlier, than just plain coming to help her would. She sits up quickly, trying to save whatever face she can. ]
I was... careless, yes. [ A maid shouldn't ever argue, even if she feels cringe for admitting to such a dumb mistake. Her hand instinctually pats the back of her head without thinking, as if there'd ever be a wound there. ] How mischievous this hotel is...
holds my paws out greedily for both of them...
She can't decide if it would've been better if a stranger had seen her. If it had been someone she didn't know that well, the shame she would feel at burdening them would be palpable, but also, they would probably not laugh at her or tease her, both of which are things she hasn't experienced in literal centuries. Maybe since before she ever became the maid? Even her fellow guests don't attempt it, aside from the occasional, most glancing tease from Odette, which means the embarrassment she feels bubbling up from his sly laughter is foreign, and almost unnamable to her. ]
Astarion...
[ New, too, is the shocked expression on her face — truly and honestly taken off guard from both the ridiculousness of the situation and his amused reaction. It feels, well... friendlier, than just plain coming to help her would. She sits up quickly, trying to save whatever face she can. ]
I was... careless, yes. [ A maid shouldn't ever argue, even if she feels cringe for admitting to such a dumb mistake. Her hand instinctually pats the back of her head without thinking, as if there'd ever be a wound there. ] How mischievous this hotel is...