Faust and Margerate - II
This didn't mean she would find a way; it was clear she already had one.
Ansel didn't ask what Marlina's method was. He simply nodded, quickly finished the remaining breakfast, and then took Ravenna's portion to the bedside, gently pinching her snow-white foot, which was slightly smaller than his hand.
"It's time to eat, Venna." The young man smiled, caressing the soft, silky sole of her foot. "Now is not the time to pretend to sleep. Where has your passion for knowledge gone?"
"…So noisy."
Ravenna turned over, trying to pull her foot out of Ansel's hand. After a couple of futile attempts, she silently let him continue.
Ansel said leisurely, "If you want to waste time, I don't mind keeping you company."
The slightly curled-up scholar remained silent for a moment, then grabbed the blanket to cover herself. She sat up slightly, rubbed her face, and used a cleansing spell to tidy herself.
"Pancakes and milk... do you take me for a child?"