"People are gossiping about me already? What fun!" Christine beamed, settling down as if to hear a story when she found herself laughing at Patience's question. "Merek? He is my brother! It is true we do not look alike - but he has travelled all over the world. I take more after my mother, it would seem, but dear Lord no! Please spread the word that I am his sibling, single, and very much looking for a suitor."
She grinned widely, good naturedly at her guest before asking one of the passing servants for tea and biscuits.