"As far as I know, nobles aren't the only people entitled to common decency and merited respect." She laughed a little, raising one large sleeve to hide her mouth demurely. "But I'll settle for 'Abel-san' if it makes you more comfortable."

At his offer, she visibly perked up and tugged her little notebook out of her obi once more. She braced her umbrella between her neck and shoulder so she could flip through it for the right page. "A few, yes! Less than ten, really, and for two I just need the leaves, rather than the full plant. Would you mind telling me if you've seen any of them recently? I'm running errands for my Danna-sama, and he heard some interesting things about the properties of plant breeds in this region."