Sophie walked in from the balcony, not sure of what she would find. She opened the door, and saw her sister, reading on a green chair. Lettie's hair was tied in a messy bun, and some blonde strands hung over her face. Her skin was the colour of cream and honey, and her cat-like eyes were emerald green. Sophie had always envied her sisters beauty, but she could never hate her for it. Her face was scrunched up, and her eyebrows knotted together. She looked very intrigued with her book. Sophie walked over quietly and tapped her shoulder. Lettie looked up, and nearly dropped her book from astonishment.
"Sophie! Oh my goodness, it's been so long! I didn't know you were coming here, I would have cleaned up or made some dinner…" she said frantically. Sophie smiled.
"It's good to see you too, Lettie. Why would you need to do that? It's only me, your sister. You don't have to impress me," Sophie replied politely. "So how are you? Have you had time to go to the festival?" she asked.
"No," Lettie answered, "I've been so busy reading this book, the librarian recommended. It's beautifully written, and the characters are so outlandish. Quite enchanting, really." Lettie paused and studied Sophie for a moment. She felt self-conscious, and didn't like the fact that she was being stared at. Lettie said in a prying tone.
"Sophie, you're flushed. Did something happen on your way here?" Lettie asked her. Sophie's face turned even redder. Her sister read her like an open book, and knew something was troubling her. Lettie grinned, and tried to stifle a laugh.
"Did you meet a certain someone on your way here? Or am I just being silly?" she said in a sing-songy voice. She leaned towards Sophie in her chair, propping herself up with her elbows, and cocked her head to the side. She waited patiently for Sophie to say something. She gave her a glare, which only confirmed what Lettie said.
"Aha! I knew it. You've always been timid around boys. So what is he like? Do I know him? Is he from here?" Lettie started firing questions at her, but Sophie just rolled her eyes and took her hat off.
"Lettie, only the Lord knows where this information will go, and how it will circulate all around town and return to me," Sophie moaned. Lettie urged her to continue, her eyes lighting up. Sophie continued, "but if you really wanted answers, I wouldn't be able to give you them." Sophie couldn't help but grin at her sisters' disappointment.
"I haven't seen him around, but he was fairly tall with blonde hair. He dressed almost like he was a nobleman, but with a cape," Sophie sighed. Lettie would never be able to keep her mouth shut. She jumped up and down, and danced around with Sophie.
"For the love of all that's good, Lettie, calm down," Sophie groaned, but Lettie just laughed at her sister. She sighed. She really hated this, but in the back of her mind, she kept seeing those blue eyes.