146 Distant air

Eve lost interest in what the merchants were selling. She wasn't sure how to feel about her friend drinking an imprisoned mermaid's blood. She was lost in her thoughts when she heard someone interrupt it. 

"Ms. Barlow, is that you? I wasn't expecting to see you here."

Both Eve and Rosetta turned and saw Lady Marceline standing in front of them with a polite smile. The lady wore a maroon dress and the same coloured side hat on her head. 

"Are you doing alright? I heard that you were sick which is why we haven't seen you at the mansion. But it seems like you are doing far better in health than I imagined," said Lady Marceline in concern, while quickly skimming Eve and the vampiress who stood next to the human. 

"I am doing better now," Eve offered a slight bow to the lady. Rosetta felt like she had seen this vampiress before, but she wasn't sure where.