Catching himself before he got too carried away, Senon cleared his throat and concluded, "Anyway, that's how it is."
Eileen felt a wave of calm wash over her after Senon's passionate outburst on her behalf. She simply nodded, and when Senon noticed her mood had lifted, he beamed at her.
"Actually, my lady, the reason I came to see you today is that I thought you might want to visit a pharmacy to see how *Aspiria* is doing."
Eileen's eyes widened in surprise. She had heard that the medicine was selling well, but she hadn't fully grasped the extent of its success. The suggestion to visit a pharmacy made it feel real.
"Do you think I should go?" she asked hesitantly.
"Absolutely. His Grace even suggested you see it for yourself. We'll need to keep it discreet, though—the crowds in front of the pharmacies have been large, so it would be best if you went in disguise."
