The Obedient Village Girl - II
"Oh... Marlina, go ahead, what's the matter?"
Rhine, who had intended to assert some authority, immediately softened upon seeing it was Marlina speaking. "We might need your input on Mis Seraphina's work, so feel free to speak your mind."
The young woman, who had been working at her desk, stood up and smiled at Rhine.
"This is my first suggestion—I don't quite agree with your approach of adding more personnel."
"Hmm..." Rhine's tone lifted slightly, "Go on."
"My question was, how well do you know Miss Seraphina?"
"The dossier on Miss Seraphina was personally written by Lord Ansel."
The cat looked at Marlina with interest. "So, of course, I am very familiar with Miss Seraphina."
"But that is still just text, isn't it?"
Marlina smiled. "How did Mr. Ansel describe Miss Seraphina's intuition?"
"Intuition..."