Indeed. Now that is one lady that Benjamin would certainly give the full-on gentleman's courtesy. Because she's not only a refined lady, but also a total freakin' bad ass.
Lafiel: "I understand that there are appearances to keep up, but was that really necessary of him?"
Hotaru: "You haven't gotten to know him yet. Outside of our family circle, I can count on one hand the number of women he respects enough to do that and still have fingers left over." *Chuckles* "Also, you may want to be careful. He's not one to poach on another man's territory, but if you get too close? You and Jinto might wind up getting adopted some way or another."
Lafiel: "You can't possibly be serious." *Sees Hotaru's growing smile.* "...You are serious, aren't you?"
Lafiel: "I understand that there are appearances to keep up, but was that really necessary of him?"
Hotaru: "You haven't gotten to know him yet. Outside of our family circle, I can count on one hand the number of women he respects enough to do that and still have fingers left over." *Chuckles* "Also, you may want to be careful. He's not one to poach on another man's territory, but if you get too close? You and Jinto might wind up getting adopted some way or another."
Lafiel: "You can't possibly be serious." *Sees Hotaru's growing smile.* "...You are serious, aren't you?"