"I would think those would ruin robes for anyone," she said, her eyes going to the pair in his hands.
She was still clutching the lavender robes, which she would not buy, Merlin knew there was a chance they would both be out of a job soon, but if need be she could duck into a dressing room.
"How are you?" she asked. "You were missed at the wedding. I was so very sorry you could not make it." As was your mother and the rest of your family she added silently in her head.