Fanny dropped cold in the ground. Worried, I rushed to her side, trying to wake her and fanning her with anything that was beside me. I caught one of the undergarments catalogues, it should be enough.
Soon she regained some consciousness, though she continued confused. What if she bumped her head?!
The boys approached carefully and curious about Fanny.
"Who is this?" Asked Cedric as he came to help fan Fanny. His catalogue was of woman's extravagant hats.
"She is my personal maid." I thought it was clear to everyone that she was a maid by the way she dressed.... maybe they were unsure Fanny was my personal maid.
They got even more confused by that statement, which I found odd. Wolff by then was by our side, waving a lost hat at Fanny.
"Why would you need a maid that passes out like that? She would be useless in protecting you." Remarked Cedric in full seriousness.
Surprised by his question, I answered the first thing that came to mind. Which wasn't the most intelligent thing to do.
"I need a maid to help me dress these horrid but beautiful dresses." I pointed around to all the dresses which made them take a better look.
"Indeed... I don't know how one could fit inside without some help. Still, she should be able to defend you in a fight." Told Cedric as he continued to fan my maid.
"But I don't want Fanny to do such dangerous things!! She could hurt herself!" I fan her more furiously without noticing.
The thought of her having to fight didn't sit well with me. She could barely see a Half-beast, imagine her trying to protect me!
Before he could say anything to my protest, we noticed Fanny's eyes becoming clearer.
She sees me, before glancing at Prince Cedric's scarlet eyes.
"Ah...Prince Cedric...?" Her voice was failing her again. Maybe the problem was those dazzling eyes.
They could cause heart attacks to unprepared ladies. But I couldn't have her pass out again so I made sure she got up.
"Please calm down Fanny. There is nothing to worry about." I say calmly as we all get up.
"How can my lady say such things, with such a nonchalant tone?" She glanced at me in a mix of disapproval and surprise. "You are a lady of the house of Mountnero... and you are with two men in a women's boutique! Next to, to.... undergarments!!" Her face was filled with a red blush as she pointed to the ground where the undergarments were.
Cedric blushed slightly, understanding Fanny's reasoning. I did too, yet I really thought that passing out over that was too overkill... I would have to train her resistance to shocking behaviours, I couldn't have her pass out for anything...
"Ladies we hope this encounter can have your secrecy." Said Wolff, who was behind, trying to avoid the sensitive subject at the moment and go direct to the one that interested him.
Fanny turned to see him, and I could feel her shaking. I gave her my hand, which steadied her a little. Enough at least for her to function.
"No." Answered Fanny, losing her voice as Wolff's predatory eyes closed in on her. "I have to discuss this with the Duke... it's about your honour Lady Lucreatia!" she was practically crying as she said those words to me.
I again put myself between her and Wolff, protecting her from his intense eyes, which burned my back. However, I was at the receiving end of Cedric's also very intense stares.
"Fanny you will tell nothing about this. You are my personal maid and confidante, and I trust you with my life, so do as I say and be loyal to me." My voice was stable and serious, while I grabbed Fanny's shoulders with enough strength to prevent her from falling again, as her knees seemed weak.
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