Alphonsine would be lying if she were to say that she was unaware of the effect she had on him. In fact, it was something that she counted on, even if the expression on her face did little to give that away. Her mysterious smile grew ever so slightly when he spoke, his words hinting at what she wanted to hear.
"You have news," she replied in turn, her own voice hushed, yet tinged with delighted anticipation. He must have it! Or at least knew where it was. At any rate, Alphonsine was certain that they were one step closer to their mission.
Eager to hear what he had to tell her, she stepped past him into the courtroom, expecting him to follow her inside.
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