Cece smiled through pursed lips as the secretary of her as one of you all. Is that how the Aurellians thought of the Clovennians, then? A giant, faraway monolith in a land full of poisonous snakes? "I never knew there were snakes that weren't poisonous, truth be told," Cece said honestly, by way of letting the moment pass.
What an odd creature this secretary was. Though clearly useful, since Mr. Bellamy had mentioned her specifically. What had he said her name was? Melanie? She Was at least passably well dressed, which was to her credit, though her shoes looked a little worn. You could tell so much about a person from their shoes.
"It was... rather dreadful," Cece said, when Melanie's talk turned to Courtenay. "I'm unhappy to say that I rather than believe it, though. He was something of a legendary bully, back in Creche. Not to me, but. To some people. I suppose having a Gift like that really affects people, if they aren't careful." She turned her head, observing the hustle and bustle people went by. "Is it always this busy, or is this just a side effect of Carnivale?"