Renzille's eyes went wide with Stellamaire's choice of term against Brunelle, flabbergasted beyond words.
The tension was this close to escalate further into a full-blown shouting match between the beastmen when a sudden squeal of laughter broke through the air.
Everyone turned around and saw the Countess, hunched over with her head against her wife's shoulder, struggling to contain her boisterous laughs.
Her eyes were twinkling with mirth and her shoulders shook with suppressed giggles.
The unexpected interruption caused the group to freeze, their attention now drawn to the amused and laughing owner of the property who probably witnessed the argument go down.
Renzille's face twisted into a frown as she shot Leira a disapproving look.
"Leira, this is not a laughing matter." She reproached, her tone sharp, hoping that Leira would at least chastise the others.
