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[ It's impossible for her to help herself; she sits up a little taller, deliberately. ]

Of course. I would be more than glad to.

[katabasis]

Then consider yourself liberated from my company unless there is anything else you'd care to discuss.

[It's a joke - bone dry and self-effacing humor, but humor nonetheless.]

[indissection]

Nothing that I can think of. Please, enjoy your day.

[ Her lips twitch, just a little, and she gives him a proper curtsey. ]

[katabasis]

You as well.

[And that is that. With a twitch of his fingers, he motions her toward the door.

There is no calling her back. No instance where she arrives at the door and he says something to briefly hold her there. Oh, as a last favor Lady Rutyer, he might say but doesn't. Would you mind saying nothing of this conversation to your husband?

It would mean more were she to do it all on her own without being prompted.]