Mal moves without complaint, steeping the tea. Staying near the Duke, he occasionally puts his hand on the arm. It's not that he's got any real love for his client but should showing some sort of caring wound be expected.
When the first lot of ice is brought he lifts it with surprising strength and takes it to the bath. Somehow, he makes it look graceful and weightless. Three more successive trips are made, chilling the water.
"Check it," he calls to the doctor. "More ice will follow in 15 minutes."
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Date: 2018-06-06 08:26 pm (UTC)When the first lot of ice is brought he lifts it with surprising strength and takes it to the bath. Somehow, he makes it look graceful and weightless. Three more successive trips are made, chilling the water.
"Check it," he calls to the doctor. "More ice will follow in 15 minutes."