If your Highness so wishes, then I will ease on the compliments... though you underestimate how much of it I really mean. ( very little, but that's besides the point -

at least this is what he's good at - playing the part, wearing masks, following scripts. he'll be the servant of a princeling if need be, arm across his chest so esikko can hold onto it, and aventurine guides them to their assigned room.

it's nothing so fancy, of course. gilded cage is still very much a restaurant, though he's not so surprised to see a big bed in the least. for the players of game 52, they offer only the best of their services, and if their food, alcohol and overall atmosphere aid in the courting of a couple and the matching of cards, then by all means, they will provide all the necessary amenities.

at least this makes matters so much easier for him. )

We will be mostly undisturbed here, unless you call for a waiter. ( aventurine walks towards the menu on the table, swiftly flipping it over with his fingers, and skims the listed items. ) Feel free to order anything you want. Like I said, I will pay for it.

( a second later, his eyes land on esikko once more. ) Unless they have already served what you want, of course. ( he means himself, yes. )