Sometimes I'll write something and it just won't seem right to me. I do have a habit of overthinking things though.
jake_foster Today, 06:19 PMYou just need an 'a' in between 'in' and 'smooth'. I'm not sure about 'effortless fashion' though. If it's in keeping with the general style then perhaps
TheMightyAz Today, 06:19 PMit works fine, yeah. Is there a reason you thought 'bothered' wasn't the right word?
TheMightyAz Today, 06:16 PM
Does "he replied in a bothered tone" work here?
I'm assuming you're writing a period piece? Perhaps these are well to do people? I could be wrong there but your style suggests that.
TheMightyAz Today, 06:23 PM