Natalia could not make any claim at having a talent for reading people. The princess, by virtue of her position and upbringing, had a tendency (one with which she fought, when sufficiently aware of it) toward being self-centered, and consequently less capable of noticing the less than obvious with others.
Yet, she tried, and did so now, possibly more attentive due to not having his eyes to also go by. Natalia had an impression of a kind of humility, an unwillingness to be a bother at any point -- that he would hesitate to accept her help, that he conceded to take of his water at her request.
Noting as much, it seemed significant that he agreed to her suggestion that they meet at his room. "Absolutely," she insisted, and attempted also to put a different, less catering spin on it, "it will help me to further familiarize myself with the Institute."
Though breakfast was likely near over, Natalia saw his now empty glass and asked, "Would you like more water?"
... Which, perhaps, would be seen as just the sort of catering she'd meant to avoid. But, if all he would ingest was water, she did want to encourage as much of that as she could.
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Yet, she tried, and did so now, possibly more attentive due to not having his eyes to also go by. Natalia had an impression of a kind of humility, an unwillingness to be a bother at any point -- that he would hesitate to accept her help, that he conceded to take of his water at her request.
Noting as much, it seemed significant that he agreed to her suggestion that they meet at his room. "Absolutely," she insisted, and attempted also to put a different, less catering spin on it, "it will help me to further familiarize myself with the Institute."
Though breakfast was likely near over, Natalia saw his now empty glass and asked, "Would you like more water?"
... Which, perhaps, would be seen as just the sort of catering she'd meant to avoid. But, if all he would ingest was water, she did want to encourage as much of that as she could.