Returned home

[Lady Beren]

*waking up in me own bed....what a bliss! When I close me eyes, I can still feel the slight swaying of riding on horseback.The little soreness in me legs tells me the same : it was a long journey .

Stretching comfortably, a cool breeze drifting in, carrying the scent of blossoms , I smile when I think of the enthousiastic reactions upon me return. Perran had thrown himself in me arms, nearly knocking me over....so much sturdier and taller than at the time he came to Windstorm. And, or so the news tells , the owner of a steed of his own now . "I will have to speak about that with his Majesty " I mumble ...a slight grin around me lips. I can just imagine the stunned, frowning face of our Lord and King , should I walk into his office and ask him why he didn't wait with that till I returned . It would nae be fair ...for the moments of me return be never sure. Still, the thought amuses me .

The next lovely greeting came from Lady Edfeil... upon that moment ,I realised how much I had missed her clear mind and gentle ways . Of course she asked about Lune...how things were...iffen everything was safe. And all was well indeed. However, there were matters to discuss with His Majesty and Lord Hawkmoon...matters that came to the ears of Messire de Vraineville,me friend, who told them in absolute privacy to me. News still uncertain...faint rumours...but grave enough to be prepared for .

For now, however, I would firstly get dressed and go see Perran to let him tell the story of the royal gift .*

[Lady Edfeil]

*She had curtsied first, the habit ingrained since early childhood, then rushed into Berens arms. Oh, 't was good to have her friend back home. A burden had fallen off now she knew she was safe. She had prayed and feared. Even though she knew the rangers and guards to be reliable, each journey of her oldest friend made her worry.

Now however, their minstrel was back home. With tales to tell for sure, and things brought back from Lune. She looked forward to hear her play and sing once more!*

[Dream Loxley]

*The news had reached her and at once she prepared a tray of tea and pastries, knowing Beren enjoyed such. There would be news indeed to share with her....the new horse and the courtship...what news did she bring forth from her trip.....indeed...some tea and pleasing company would be most refreshing after her duties.

She watched from the doorway... nae wishing to intrude on such a tender moment between old friends....then cleared her throat.....chuckled softly and placed the tray upon the table.*

"Welcome home Beren.....we have missed ye smile...and ye sweet music. Some tea and mayhaps time to catch up a while aye."

*Smiling to Lady Edfeil...relieved to have Windstorm's Minstrel and most treasured lady home safe again.....she poured the tea and wondered iffn any of the ladies would join them.*

[LadyLaurestina]

Entering from the servery where she had been helping Millie and Mollie prepare some dried Venison, turnips, and cabbage for the evening meal. She wiped her hands on her newly washed apron. As she stood in the doorway it could not be a more lovely sight. As she gaze towards the light, fresh air streamed in the doorway as her eyes take in the perfect picture of seeing Lady Dream clearly standing in the sunlight of the open door. Looking absolutely angelic in her serene demeanor.
* Smiles* Seeing the tray of tea upon the table and wonders if it would be safe this day to set some fresh lilacs on the table … byt there be the matter of the men who seemed to have some kind of ailment regarding flowers in the castle. oh how she adored the French whites.and the pale lavndear hues.....the fragrance so ephemeral…. As she thinks back to her Grandmother and to the lilacs, for there were her favorite flower.

Nae wishing to barge in on the sight of the lovely ladies, and the softness of their voices and the demure look in all of their faces… she just stood and leaned up against the sturdy large frame work of the door, * smiling while she crossed her arms and waited to make any moves or detract from the proceedings.

Her heart danced to see the return of lady Beren, and her feet longed to fly over the stone floor once again to the lilt of the ladies fine music. Raising her eyes to the open beams, she thanked the beings that be, for returning the lady safely to her home.