"Good morning, Your Highness! I hope you're feeling alright!"
Cindy's bright, almost too-loud voice filled the room as Florian turned toward her.
Just like he expected, she wasn't alone.
Standing beside her was another maid. She looked young, but still older than Cindy. Her hands rested protectively over her stomach, which was already quite large.
And they looked… similar.
Like sisters.
Cindy had reddish-black hair. The other woman's was darker, with a faint violet tint under the light. Her face had a visible cleft lip.
Florian's gaze lingered for a second.
"Who—"
"Oh!" Cindy cut in quickly, glancing at the woman before smiling at him again. "This is Garnet! She's been assigned to help me with lighter tasks!"
She nudged Garnet gently.
Garnet stiffened a bit, then bowed.
"Hello, Your Highness," she said softly, one hand still on her stomach. "I'm Garnet. I hope you don't mind me attending to you. I'll do my best, even if… well…"
Her voice trailed off.
