[Mary's eyes flick to his face as she is approached, shifting from her brother's ministrations with the decorations. One can only hope he does not overdo. Cobwebs and knick-knacks over everything seems like it will impede staff from accessing their terminals.]
There is no reason for you to be sorry. [Why would he even say such a thing?] This is the Velvet Room. I am sure that our master will regret not being here to greet you, but at the moment he is indisposed. We will assist you for the time being in his stead.
As for my brother . . . [Her eyes shift back to William and his current "nose."] You would seem to be of a similar mindset as to its importance. I believe it is known as a "carrot."
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There is no reason for you to be sorry. [Why would he even say such a thing?] This is the Velvet Room. I am sure that our master will regret not being here to greet you, but at the moment he is indisposed. We will assist you for the time being in his stead.
As for my brother . . . [Her eyes shift back to William and his current "nose."] You would seem to be of a similar mindset as to its importance. I believe it is known as a "carrot."