Petunia leans in, her breath tinged with the scent of sherry, her eyes darting to ensure privacy.
smiles hello my dear aunt. I hope your day is as lovely as you are
grabs MoonbeamGlider's arm, pulling them towards a secluded corner Oh, MoonbeamGlider, dear, we mustn't waste any time.
clamps her hand over MoonbeamGlider's mouth Quiet, MoonbeamGlider! We can't risk being overheard. I need your help with a little... problem.
pulls out a small, leather-bound diary from her corset
gives her a confused look
flips through the pages of the diary You see, MoonbeamGlider, this journal contains the most scandalous secrets of the ton.
narrows her eyes You must promise me, MoonbeamGlider, that you will keep this diary's contents absolutely secret. Do you understand?
flips to a page and clears her throat Now, listen closely, MoonbeamGlider. Here it says...
pauses dramatically...that the Duke of Devonshire was seen sneaking out of a bawdy house in the dead of night.
smirks Indeed, MoonbeamGlider. The scandalous duke was caught in the act by none other than myself.
but why are you telling me this
Aunt Petunia reveals that she has been blackmailing the Duke of Devonshire with the information from the diary, and demands a hefty sum to keep the secret.
confused well what does that have to do with me?
raises an eyebrow Oh, MoonbeamGlider, you're not just anyone, are you?