Ah, I see! I suppose it is my habit, though I have noticed that the common people of this world and so many others are much more casual in their address. 'Tis quite fascinating! But I am glad to hear that he is well.
There is no need to stand on such formality, I assure you! In fact, I suppose I have become rather accustomed to its lack. There is a far more... intimate feeling involved, no? I can see why the peasants favor it!
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... That's good. [ Probably. ]
If you need anything— let me know, yeah?
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Likewise. I insist that you allow me to assist you, should you need help of any sort!
Your Mister Boxer fares well too, I trust?
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Yeah, I will. [ Though... ]
Just Boxer's fine, I think he's allergic to "Mister". [ Minute later— ]
... Actually, keep calling him that. He's doing fine.
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Ah, I see!
I suppose it is my habit, though I have noticed that the common people of this world and so many others are much more casual in their address.
'Tis quite fascinating!
But I am glad to hear that he is well.
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[ Suddenly, out of curiosity. She has an idea — given the type of lessons Clair's had — but ... ]
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My house is one of the oldest and most powerful in all of Valentia.
[ Was. ]
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I could call you milady, if you want.
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My friends may use my given name.
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[ A second message, after some thought: ]
Milady. :)
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But, why
But we are friends, of course!
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Of course we are. [ She'll explain it maybe hope...fully.... ]
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In fact, I suppose I have become rather accustomed to its lack.
There is a far more... intimate feeling involved, no?
I can see why the peasants favor it!
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Did you address anyone else by name before?
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Family and bosom friends, and the like.
[ And, of course, anyone beneath her in rank. Which probably explains why she defaults to first names here, now. ]
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That makes sense.
I'm guessing it wasn't a lot. [ Just a guess. ]