"Siiiiigh~ We went off topic but this is so nice~" — He said. Basically saying what we were thinking too after staying like that for a while, and consequently making us giggle. — "That Thomas… He never came back with your biscuits… That elder is sly, sweetie. Do you think he ate them?"
'Hehe, mister you're running more out of topic–'
"I would not eat the Little Miss's snacks."
"!" — In unison, the Duke and I jumped out of surprise at his sudden appearance.
"... Also, I am not sly but considerate, my Lord."
We watched him approach and leave the snacks at the near centre table and as he straightened to stand properly, the Duke glanced at us to whisper another joke.
"He's sly, see? I know he ate some."
'Pff!' — We shrank and covered our mouth that would still barely react to our laughter. And I knew Grampa Thomas had listened since his brow flinched displeased when I peeked at him. But even so, the nice smile of the Duke conveyed it was fine.
