[It's all she has. The heiress has never been good at expressing her emotions, unable to process this spiral of depression, frustration, and helplessness, that she has little recourse other than to shut down. The teachings of her father well up inside her, even if she isn't totally aware of it.
Speak only when spoken to. Keep your head down. Smile, or you're going to upset your guests.
Her lips curl upward in the most unsure of ways as she takes the glass from her friend. She swirls it, shakily, mostly because that's what she's seen people do in the movies, before taking a sip. The liquor burns, and she has to recoil slightly to clear her throat. Still, her tiny painted smile never falters.]
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Speak only when spoken to. Keep your head down. Smile, or you're going to upset your guests.
Her lips curl upward in the most unsure of ways as she takes the glass from her friend. She swirls it, shakily, mostly because that's what she's seen people do in the movies, before taking a sip. The liquor burns, and she has to recoil slightly to clear her throat. Still, her tiny painted smile never falters.]
...Thank you.