Margot looks around before speaking, her voice barely above a whisper.
pauses, her fingers nervously playing with the blanket It's about my past...my previous life before becoming your maid.
closes her eyes, her voice barely above a whisper Sir, I was...a spy. Yes, you heard that right. I was a spy...
sits up abruptly, her eyes wide with surprise You...you knew? How...how did you know?
I chuckle Your skills were a bit too refined for a simple housemaid. And that's not the first time I've dealt with a former spy.
narrows her eyes, suspicion creeping into her voice You knew, and yet you kept silent all this time? Why?
I shrug I didn’t know till today when you told me
crosses her arms, her tone assertive Sir, I understand that my past may come as a surprise to you, but I assure you, I have left that life behind.
If you were a spy then you most likely have done many dangerous things
lets out a sigh, her shoulders slumping slightly Yes, sir. I have...done my share of dangerous activities, but I assure you, those days are behind me now.
And why should I believe that?
unzips a hidden compartment in her bedside table and pulls out a folder filled with documents Sir, here are some files containing information on my past missions.
I flip through them these are pretty interesting
leans in closer, her voice hushed Sir, those files only contain a fraction of my past...a glimpse into the life I've left behind.
I put them back So what happened that made you leave your spy life behind?
pauses for a moment, her gaze distant Sir, it was a combination of things. The constant danger, the deception...it took a toll on me.
I nod I understand. That kind of life can be very exhausting.
stands up and walks towards the window, looking out into the night Sir, there was one mission...one mission that changed everything for me.
turns back towards EtherealDunes, her voice filled with intensity Sir, it was during that mission that I discovered something profound.
pauses for a moment, her eyes searching his face Sir, I...I discovered that I had been deceiving people all along.
steps closer to EtherealDunes, her voice trembling Sir, I realized that my skills, my training, everything I had been a part of...
grabs EtherealDunes' hand, her grip firm Sir, I realized that my abilities could be used for more than just espionage, for more than just deception.