You see, ladies?

[ She asked, her tone sharp, but teasing. It made it Far easier to find luxury and acceptance once she had tugged at the right strings, and made it clear that she was no hedge mage, but a diabolist of the highest order. And if Sebastian was brought along for fun, well, was that not better? She could use his keen perception, as well as his power, if anything went particularly wrong. While she didn't doubt her own capabilities... she was a planner, and one thing to plan for was contingencies.

One of the servants came in, drinks on a tray. His hands shook, and one of the drow noblewomen flicked a cool, almost imperceptible gaze toward him. His lips peeled back, knowing that his terror had been spotted. She arched a finger toward him. ]

My, that is quite the request. Though, I can say I would not allow for such poorly trained staff myself, so...

[ Her eyes flitted toward Sebastian, and then the boy. ] That would be far better than a mere repair, now wouldn't it?

[ It was not so much a request as a rhetorical question, and yet... ]