Most manors on this scale that I've known would have painting supplies around in some corner-- especially if they're so keen on displaying their wealth. You should have no trouble there.
[Next he shrugs, the motion emphasized by his too-long sleeves, and the nonchalance of the gesture undercut by his challenging tone in the same breath.] Alas, it seems we're at a loss: I've never found much time for painting amongst my duties, and I'm terribly weak at dancing. Unless you have no care for your toes, you would probably find little entertainment in teaching me to dance.
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Most manors on this scale that I've known would have painting supplies around in some corner-- especially if they're so keen on displaying their wealth. You should have no trouble there.
[Next he shrugs, the motion emphasized by his too-long sleeves, and the nonchalance of the gesture undercut by his challenging tone in the same breath.] Alas, it seems we're at a loss: I've never found much time for painting amongst my duties, and I'm terribly weak at dancing. Unless you have no care for your toes, you would probably find little entertainment in teaching me to dance.