Helen returns the playful smile and starts playing with a curl.
“Right…right…Emerald Spice. Interesting name. I would love to have the recipe... You are really kind Valmont. Your parties are legendary. This is the second time I attend and I hope I will be welcomed in the future too.”
She turns to look at Lord Durham. The Emerald Spice flowing through her bloodstream and she feels hyper and full of adrenaline. Like she can conquer the world or something. The desire to throw all the glasses on the floor and start dancing was boiling in her blood but she was trying to hold it together.
“So I suggest this one, Emerald Spice, it’s mild and preferable after all this opium we had. Oh dear, hopefully you are not suffering any consequences. The first time I had any kind of drug was in the trip to Egypt, lovely trip with lovely company. I came back to Aquae Sulis three weeks ago and since then I am discovering the world. Such a lovely thing being a neonate isn’t? Everything is new, everything is exciting. Joy! So much Joy!”
She chuckles a little bit.
“So tell me Valmont, are you working on any art piece right now?”