He did his best to maintain eye contact, but a life in Fleabottom made that difficult and his eyes soon fell to the ground. Submissive, as always.

"Is there something m'lady needs?"

Gendry could only guess what prompted her visit. He was not stupid enough to recognize she had some fondness for him. Indeed, he was growing very fond of her in turn. But he was not so stupid as to think...

She may call me Waters, but no one else has. It might all be a game still."