Re: Belvina/Stephen
"I think I'd find very amusing to know what a proper lady really thinks," he said, smiling. "In fact, it must just be the most interesting thing of this party."
Stephen nodded. "I'm counting on that too. She's just got here. Books and history will help, as well as being away from her sister and her lot."
He raised an eyebrow. "I wasn't being descriptive. I only mentioned the instruments they are likely to use. I assure you that men don't go around beating their wives in our time. Or their times, unless they were insane. "She's moved past insane long ago. She should be locked up and never let go, but that's besides the point. Andromeda isn't like that, and hearing about it might help her move away from her sister."