Role Model.

It is something she does, but she said to Brooks, "That's a bad habit. It is rude not to sit when a seat is offered to you. I wonder where you learned that bad habit from."

Brooks didn't say that he learned it from her. Instead, he smiled and said, "I'm grateful for the seat, but I'd rather stand."

She scoffed. "Suit yourself."

Then she took a sip of her wine before she asked, "Now what is this very important matter?"

Brooks replied, "It is about the young master. Will you allow him to leave when he becomes capable of walking?"

She rolled her eyes. "Don't worry. I'll keep my word and let him go. I hope that makes you happy."

Brooks sighed and said, "Unfortunately not, my lady. I was hoping that you would…"

She frowned and interrupted him with a question, "What more do you want? Don't go too far, or I won't let him go at all."