Re: Shepard & Rawdon (&Open)
"You have two beautiful children - well, three-" he nodded over at the grown version of Ashley, easy to spot about the room because of her red hair. "I'm sure that's plenty," he said, before he remembered what she had said about Addie. Shit. Well, no use backtracking now, that would only draw more attention to it. Plus, she had that look on her face, and he was sure he didn't want to do anything to wipe it away again.
"One hundred and twenty seven..." he spaced out, letting it sink in. "I mean, I'm not sure we'll be able to make it around all of them," he joked. Even though he was sure that included staff quarters, and kitchens, and washrooms, it was still an ambitious number for one night. "On a tour, I mean," he smirked. "But yes, I'd be delighted. It would be a real shame not to take a moment to appreciate our surroundings." Plus, the little ones were being looked in on, and everyone was pretty well occupied in the ballroom.