[ sonia's eyes glint with a smile as she generously tips the rest of the bottle into his glass -- well, only half a glass's worth, but that's alright. she's always got another bottle to hand. ]
Only the finest vintage for you, dear cousin.
[ byerly is the only family that matters anymore. sonia relies mostly on herself these days, but byerly...byerly is special. he knows her in a way no one else does. she tips back the rest of her own glass before reaching for the next bottle, her lips curving into a sardonic smile. ]
[ Not the first time he's asked this. There have been a few times when he's come to her and asked her - well - little favors. Nothing major - just to listen in on certain people and report back on what they said, or asking her to move things from one place to another. Pays her for it each time - nothing major, just a little something to keep her on her feet. ]
[ she’s careful not to sound too keen. of course she can always use the coin, but there’s no need to be shameless about it. besides, doing favors for byerly is usually fun—more fun than what’s been occupying her time lately. ]
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Only the finest vintage for you, dear cousin.
[ byerly is the only family that matters anymore. sonia relies mostly on herself these days, but byerly...byerly is special. he knows her in a way no one else does. she tips back the rest of her own glass before reaching for the next bottle, her lips curving into a sardonic smile. ]
And what brings you to my table tonight?
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[ Not the first time he's asked this. There have been a few times when he's come to her and asked her - well - little favors. Nothing major - just to listen in on certain people and report back on what they said, or asking her to move things from one place to another. Pays her for it each time - nothing major, just a little something to keep her on her feet. ]
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[ she’s careful not to sound too keen. of course she can always use the coin, but there’s no need to be shameless about it. besides, doing favors for byerly is usually fun—more fun than what’s been occupying her time lately. ]
I’m listening.