"I do prefer books with good pictures," Irene commented, flicking her gaze back up to Amaya's with a smile that probably signaled what sort of pictures she meant. (Naturally.) "Though I can't imagine I'll come into possession of an ermine any time soon."

As it was, she'd be scouring and maybe donating a few of her furs for...well, reasons.

"You did research," she commented, unable to keep the note of emotion entirely out of her voice, much though she wanted it all to just come out as teasing.