( It's common courtesy in his point of view, which each and every lady deserves. His mother and father both have instilled that in him, both with their examples and with their mistakes. His father's colossal failures with his mother stand out in particular, and thus he is determined to get off on the right foot with Lucrezia.
And she is not of a northern climate, to add to that. He does not wish for her to freeze. ) I would say "decent" more than kind, lady.
( The colouring of her mouth worries him. A stark contrast to her own concern, which would make him laugh if the state of her health weren't so urgent. )
Not at all. But we do need to get you warm. I don't think my card opens any of the unoccupied rooms abovestairs. But here.
( There is a ratty cushioned bench set in a small alcove in the hall, with a gaudy mirror above it. He tugs gently at her arm, and they are suddenly both seated upon it. Björn draws himself close to her with a look of contrition, and takes her hands in his own, rubbing their palms together. He won't leave her until she is warmed up sufficiently. )
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And she is not of a northern climate, to add to that. He does not wish for her to freeze. ) I would say "decent" more than kind, lady.
( The colouring of her mouth worries him. A stark contrast to her own concern, which would make him laugh if the state of her health weren't so urgent. )
Not at all. But we do need to get you warm. I don't think my card opens any of the unoccupied rooms abovestairs. But here.
( There is a ratty cushioned bench set in a small alcove in the hall, with a gaudy mirror above it. He tugs gently at her arm, and they are suddenly both seated upon it. Björn draws himself close to her with a look of contrition, and takes her hands in his own, rubbing their palms together. He won't leave her until she is warmed up sufficiently. )