There was a soft chuckle from the sisters in reply to her words, the two of them smiling to him. Marie's expression showed a hjappy smile gracing her lips, and even Jesanie's serious face showed a hint of a smile tugging n the corner of her lips noticeably.<strong>"I believe that its a touch unfair to blame men for staring if a lady dressed to draw looks, though a common decency suggests not wearing too little and in turn, not staring for too long, a look to appreciate is not minded, a long stare might become a bit embarrassing."</strong>She smiled and shrugged, her gesture making her bosom jump a bit in the tight confines of her dress, a chuckle leaving her lips while Jesanie rolled her eyes.<br/><br/><strong>"My apologies, you are right perhaps it would be best that we changed topics. The fabrics make for an interesting bit of conversation but I believe Marie could talk us both to slumber about them if she was so inclined. Though I admit I probably could do the same to you two about chess."</strong>There was a hint of color on her cheeks, but Marie did not tease her for her bit of attempted joke towards the end, smiling to her instead.<br/><br/><strong>"Nonetheless, our family is starting to prosper and it is largely thanks to your aid to our house. We are partners in productive enterprise now, but the Madame of the family has been curious. A man who is willing to work besides the queen, not trying to rule her but stand with her. A man willing to work with the women, though chasing his delights but not bragging of conquests, quite contrary, being commented positively in right circles. Also though halfling eye may see things to a different scale, a quiet word or two accompanied by a lecherous grin does wonders for one's reputation I'd say. Ahem, but I am getting side-tracked... what I am saying, and I believe that its what Marie finds most important in this, is that for our family to continue, we will eventually need heirs. We have the option of courting, but she believes the old way might work out better."</strong>She looked at Tehr rather seriously at this while Marie chuckled.<br/><br/><strong>"Not all of the nobles here would approve, of course, but the topic has been brought up if one of us got with a child out of wedlock that held promise, then the child might help carry on the family legacy. Daughter or son, it would be for the sake of the family, a strong line without necessarily tying into another name. I would admit an interest in your prowess and might not find a topic like that unpleasant, but I admit I am not sure if you would consider the request, especially as you'd be asked to help in such a way yet to relinquish claims to the child in exchange for a promise that no attempts were made towards House Wynt through the child either. I know its a touch crude to even mention it but the madame has thought it through and the offer may well be made. Given that I wouldn't give a damn what some of the old shriveled harpies would think of as proper, I would hold interest... but also worry a touch if it would be too much to ask."</strong><br/><br/>At the time, Jesanie drew a long breath shaking her head.<strong>"I apologise yet again, my sister is rushing. We are in no rush, no pressure or time tables exist, but the offer would be brought to table at some point and we believed rather than having our House Madame present it to you like a business transaction, we would wish to know if you might hold any interest at all in such a topic to begin with or if you'd prefer not be pulled into such circles. I hope to help explain the reasons, but our family <em>does</em> have a rather dark history at times so it would not be as much a scandal as it might be for other houses. Especially if it was made clear we know the patriarchal line and consider it a honorable one, but one we hold no claim to other than gratitude for aid in carrying our house line. Marie seems to have taken a fancy to you and thus is rather open about it. Personally, I would not mind seeing you about more often, both to talk business and to play chess, and should you win enough, I'll admit intelligence is an aphrodisiac for myself as well."</strong>A color was evident on her cheeks for a moment at the time.<br/><br/><strong>"We believe the Madam of the House may seek to discuss with you about this during the coming celebration if she has an opportunity to do so, and thus we wished to at least let you know before hand so this would not come out all cold and business like without warning. Nor are we trying to <em>bribe you</em> to stay allied to our family, it is merely the present situation... we the sisters of this fine house have come of age, and expected to find ourself approached and courted. How many such approaches have we seen? Outside of family, none... and I'll admit the one within the family, though a more distant branch to prevent inbreeding, is a fellow who's... temper... and personality seem... ill suited for a house of aristocrats."</strong>Marie finished looking at him a little concerned.