77 Scraps- Part 2

At Calhoun's friendly suggestion, Madeline quickly shook her head, "No, that won't be necessary. I mean, I wouldn't want to impose on you."

Even Sophie was with Madeline on this as she wanted to get rid of the human away from Calhoun so that she could speak and spend more time with him, but with Madeline around them, the King was distracted, "If Lady Madeline is insisting on going alone, I think it should be fine. Surely, she wouldn't be able to run away if that is what you're worried about, brother Calhoun," her words came out sweet and polite as if she meant no harm to anyone. 

"Rubbish," said Calhoun, who had stepped in front of Madeline, "It would be rude to let a lady go by herself without someone accompanying her. Especially when it's a pretty one."