I have never heard a lady say 'arse,' the emperor said mildly.
I haven't been a lady for long, I reminded him. A little demonmade of exhaustion and the emperors smile pushed me into adding,For five years I've been saying 'arse.' It's hard to stop saying 'arse' after that many years. I suppose I should stop saying 'arse,' since ladies don't say-
'Arse', he finished for me.
I met his grin.