Sophie hasn't given much thought to Jack, other than hoping the position gets filled soon. She doubts Cadogan will be offered it (even though he deserves it) so long as Sade is in charge. Maybe Claudia Chareut. It would make Mme. Chareut ecstatic and Claudia worked closely with the king. She tugs her skirt down over her knees (a futile gesture) now that she's sitting on a limb and not climbing willy nilly.

"That's right. She's shaping up to be a bit of a tomboy. I spent half my childhood hiding up trees. I would have adored a tree house. I'll have to enlist someone's aid to build it. The thought of Adrien with a hammer frightens me." She smiles. Adrien possesses many qualities, but she doubts construction ability is one of them.

"How are things with you?"