Will Scott grinned. Grizel Beaton had slapped his face four times, and apart from these four small misjudgements, they had never touched on a topic more personal than which of Buccleuch's bastards to invite to the wedding. But he liked her fine; and she was good and broad where it would matter to future Buccleuchs, which summed up all his mind so far on the subject.
Will Scott smiled despite being slapped four times by Grizel Beaton. Their interaction was mostly civil, mostly focusing on mundane topics like wedding invitations for Buccleuch's illegitimate children. These small conflicts were the extent of their disagreements, showing an underlying familiarity and tolerance.
Will appreciated her qualities, especially her strength and practicality, which he believed would benefit future Buccleuchs. Overall, their relationship seemed marked by a mix of mild conflict and...