"Before we hear anything else, I need to write a letter to Grandfather. Heâll be heartbroken to learn that Tiel started her first shedding in Arne instead of at home, but⦠thereâs nothing we can do about it."
Ferdie said this while receiving a quill and parchment from one of Arneâs attendants. Clemence nodded in agreement.
"Yes, there are priorities in life. Naturally, informing the Duke about Lady Tielâs shedding is the most urgent matter of all."
Tiel watched as Ferdie dipped his quill into the ink, then rested her chin on the desk and looked up at him.
"Brother, please make sure to write that I really, really miss Grandfather and Father!"@@novelbin@@
"Of course, Iâll tell them how much you miss them. Anything else?"
"Olivia and Clemence told me that a shedding ceremony is usually celebrated with family. Since we couldnât have one this time, please ask them to throw me a big party when I return home!"
"Got it. Iâll write that down."
Ferdie chuckled and immediately transcribed Tielâs request onto the parchment. Then, he lifted his gaze and looked at Ludian and Olivia, his expression wordlessly asking: Do you two have anything to add?
"Ferdie, I know better than to ask you to treat me with the same importance as Tiel, but⦠whatâs with that half-hearted look?"
"Yeah, whatâs with that âI know you wonât say anything usefulâ face?"
"So that means you two have nothing to say. Understood."
Ferdie completely dismissed Ludian and Oliviaâs complaints and continued writing in his elegant, precise handwriting.