[Oh goodness, Lorenz is seeing someone? This information is...quite a lot to take in; Constance will work to keep her reaction to mild, polite suprise, but there are many questions to be asked...

(namely, is this person worthy...)]

I....well, I see! I must admit, that makes me feel a bit better.

[Because, you know, Lorenz is the yardstick by which she has started to measure her own nobility, so...surely if he finds potential partners worth pursuing here, she can do the same thing...and it would be okay. Yes! Definitely okay!

...oh goddess, she could. actually start flirting with intention, the thought is both terrifying and yet...strangely exhilarating? Such experiences, so unknown to the House Nuvelle of old...truly, she is paving a new path!]

I do hope things work out with this paramour of yours, by the way. I'm rather touched that you saw fit to share this with me.

[Does Hilda know? Has she Assessed this person....not that she would ever try to interfere (the assertion that she wouldn't trust Lorenz's judgement - appalling!), but! Only certain individuals are worthy. It's just fact.]

Can I assume this means I am free to come to you if I need similar advice again?