Autumn Romance

"That's it. Keep moving those limbs slowly. Let me see if I can take these gloves off of you...Yes, nice and easy......." she spoke as she took the first glove off and tossed it in a barrel. She moved to the other side and did the same. She then went to his feet to get the boots off then the socks. She kept the warm slightly warmer and warmer as she took off his clothes.

Once he was fully undressed, she examined his skin and fortunately there were no signs of frost bite but it still could set in if they were not careful with him. Once the inspection was over, she gave him a part of a cup of broth that was warm.

"You may have another after you finish your bath and dressed. Lets start with your hair and work our way downwards." Gladys spoke as she got his hair wetter and began to massage the soap into his hair. Once it was done, the men rinsed the hair while she rested a bit.

"Just keep washing him gently as you go. Once he is fully washed, he can be taken out and dried off. I will get him a gown and then he can have one of the cells for the resting in." she spoke as she got up to get things around for the man to wear. She was bad with names and forgot them rather quickly.

Gladys was soon back with the towels and a nightgown.
"One of you warm his bed and the other get this place cleaned. Here are the towels and his robe.
I have other things to do now so these boys will get you into bed. Now you behave yourself," she smiled then left.

King Albert finished his breakfast and sent for his scribe.

"Please excuse me for I have court this morning. I will send for each case, leaving the man Kalu for last and only if he is well enough to stand and speak."

He got up and kissed Grand Lady Avalon.
"Enjoy your day, dear. And Lady Allanna, I suspect that you will be with Prince Kadern today."

"If I have your permission, king Albert." she spoke blushing slightly.

"You have my permission, Lady Allanna. Until noon everyone." King spok as he left the room.

"I believe that I will excuse myself and catch up with King Albert. I need a key to my rooms so that I don't have to bother James. If anyone wants me, I will be in the students study. If at all possible, I would like to meet my student. Good morning to both of you ladies. Father." Stephanwolfe stood up and bowed to the ladies then to his father before leaving.

"Humph...... What am I? Chopped liver? I suppose that the young lady has turned your head." Wolfegang stood up and left with no other words.

"I am not too impressed with the father." Allana spoke softly.

"I guess that I am the last one......" Allanna stood up and looked at James.

"James, please send a tray up with Bessie when she finishes her breakfast please."

"Yes, Lady Allanna." James spoke as he gave a small bow to her.

Allanna walked up to the stairs then pauses for she was debating whether or not she was going to go see Stephanwolfe. She shrugged and walked over to the student's study. But the door was still locked.

"Oh well, I'll just go upstairs and see what Kadern is doing. Take my sewing basket with me and have Bess get some of my doll clothes to finish." she spoke then went up to Kadern's room forgetting the sewing basket all together.

Allanna knocked on the door then waited.

"Good morning, Kadern. I trust that you slept well." Allana spoke as she came inside. She walked over to get the chair and placed it by his bed.

She leaned down and gave him a kiss.

"I hope that you are feeling better."

"My music?" Allanna spoke in surprise.
"I am far from an expert and I know very little...maybe 50 songs. Well, I am glad that I made you feel well enough to sleep.
"Did you eat anything?"

"Then it is unknown talent even to me. I did ask James to have Bess bring a tray up. I am surprised that your manservant didn't think of it." Allanna spoke softly.
"She should be here anytime."

"I am well. Just finished breakfast and came up here to see you." she spoke softly as she smiles at him.

"Everything is ok. Eric did find a man in the snow this morning....." Allanna spoke about the incident.

"Yes, he did survive but I do not know his condition at the moment. King Albert will be holding court today. I know one other thing to tell you. King Albert rescued a female slave. She was chained to a chair with very little one. She claimed not to have any food for 3 days." she spoke with a shudder.

"I have no idea. She would be the only one that I know of that could be taken to court unless the man that Eric found this morning is able to be taken to court." she spoke quietly.

"Quite true. Wolfegang and Stephanwolfe are quite arguementive. I don't think they are on good terms. Niether one is a gentleman. They attempted to get in line for breakfast before Avalon and I." she spoke with a frown.

"He stepped in front of them and spoke
'Ladies first'. Then after when we had started down the line, he spoke 'Guests next.' I am not sure that I want to take lessons from Stephenwolfe. He wants to meet his student as soon as possible. He is in the student study waiting." Allanna spoke calmly.

"I might go later or wait until he finds out. I would rather be here with you." Allanna spoke.

A knock on the door was heard then Bess called out.
"It's Bess with a tray,"

Allanna quickly open the door to let Bess in.

"James sent up quite a spread." she commented.

"I'm glad that you have an appetite. Bess, please get my sewing basket and a few of the doll clothes that need needle work done.." she spoke to Bess as she sat the tray on a table next to the bed.

"yes, milady." Bess spoke then left.

"Let's get a tray that was placed in here." Allanna spoke as she fussed over Kadern.

"I love you too, Kadern. That is why I am here with you instead of else where. Now eat your breakfast." Allanna spoke as she placed the plate on the tray then gave his cheek a gentle careess.


((That is ok. He is too tired to do anything. ))

Allanna blushed but scolded Kadern anyways

"Eat your breakfast before it gets cold. My isn't it getting a bit warm in here...." she asked as she fanned her self.

As Allanna sat the sipping her tea as she watched Kadern eat.

"Is there anything that you feel like doing today or are you going to rest today?"

Bess knocked on the door.
"I have your sewing for you. Lady Allanna."

"Bring it in, please." Allana spoke with a smile.

"Wait until you see my sweet baby that I am making clothes for."

Bess had a large basket in one and a swaddled baby in another. The baby made some movements.