[ Her expression settles into a very serious one then giving off the air of their noble and friend. ]

Now, Claude. An impression of Lorenz Hellman Gloucester isn't complete without a full ten minute lecture about decorum and standards that we nobles have to uphold. Why he'd insist that it happen.

[ And if she did say so herself, Hilda had mastered the art of impersonating Lorenz remarkably well. What else was a girl going to do when she was avoiding school work and chores? Surely learning how to impersonate all her friends and housemates was an excellent use of her time.

His compliment is met with a roll of her eyes again but she does note the rest. ]

Good thing you picked gold because I was going to pick that for you anyway.

[ Silver was lovely on him of course, and despite her elaborate term of endearment for him, she thought he shone like the sun. Gold only made sense for him in her mind. Her beads are packaged up in a lovely cloth bag for her and once the coin had exchanged hands, Hilda gazes up at Claude from under her lashes teasingly. ]

So was there anything else that you wanted to show me on this grand tour? Or is it a surprise?