Don't be sorry, dear. He was much older than I -- it was only a matter of time, I suppose.
[ Yes, Porenn had always known it would happen eventually -- she had just always thought she'd have more time, or that he would not have deteriorated so slowly as her husband had. Still, it's with an iron-clad resolve that she's always carried herself through life, and nothing about that has changed in Keeliai. She certainly doesn't mean to dwell on it, not when she has the company of such a likable young man as Billy.
Her eyes linger on the crowd for a moment longer before she turns back to Billy, sweeping her hair away from her face. ]
They do, don't they? I have to say, I've always liked parties myself, but where I'm from, they rarely go like this. [ She gives him a wry smile. ] There's usually a fair bit more drinking and carousing than I'm fond of. Just once I'd like to host a nice, civilized party back home.
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[ Yes, Porenn had always known it would happen eventually -- she had just always thought she'd have more time, or that he would not have deteriorated so slowly as her husband had. Still, it's with an iron-clad resolve that she's always carried herself through life, and nothing about that has changed in Keeliai. She certainly doesn't mean to dwell on it, not when she has the company of such a likable young man as Billy.
Her eyes linger on the crowd for a moment longer before she turns back to Billy, sweeping her hair away from her face. ]
They do, don't they? I have to say, I've always liked parties myself, but where I'm from, they rarely go like this. [ She gives him a wry smile. ] There's usually a fair bit more drinking and carousing than I'm fond of. Just once I'd like to host a nice, civilized party back home.