The guards offloaded and began packing their kills, carefully labeling each chest by whose kill was within it . Kyera and the other Princesses were ushered inside for warm tea and hot soup to get their blood flowing again .
The Matriarch sat with them, chatting happily with these women as though they were her own children . The atmosphere was warm and welcoming enough that even Melania began to join in on the chatter . Feya tried to butter up Myra and endear herself, but the daughter of Frost was kind and allowed her to believe she was, indeed enjoying the conversation .
Finally, toward the end of the meal Bryson spoke up . "Kyera, we can leave at dawn with the Storm Twins here . Ember and Ivory can convince Thunder and Rain to help with the carriage, correct?" Bryson asked, not wanting to sound too demanding . Kyera thought for a moment and nodded .
Advertisement"Ivory, Ember, and I had discussed this a bit . We should be fine to proceed as planned . My only concern is weight . I don't want to over burden them . " Kyera pointed out and the Matriarch nodded .
"This is true . The four of you, your guard, medicine woman, and perhaps Myra and Bryson should be fine, even with your lovely hunt . " The Matriarch reasoned, her eyes taking in the size of each person at the table . Kyera nodded .
"Yes, Thunder and Ember can both carry us without a issue, with the girl's help it should be a breeze . " Kyera agreed and Bryson nodded, having expected this answer .
"Are we riding dragon back the whole way?" Melania asked a bit shyly . She wasn't wanting to sound rude but after seeing how large the dragon's were… she was a bit concerned . Kyera smiled at her .
"I might but you won't be . We have a carriage that harnesses to the dragons on special saddle straps . It will feel no different than riding a horse drawn carriage . " Kyera explained, reaching out to pat Melania's hand . "I told you before, we are family . I won't let anything happen to family . " Kyera reminded her before labeling herself another bowl of soup .
Melania however seemed to be thinking over Kyera's words . This foreign concept slowly working its way into her head . She glanced over at Feya who was eating daintily .
"Oh, would it be too much trouble to see my father before we go?" Lalia asked and the Matriarch raised a brow .
"Your father, mother and brother are in the main hall actually . I invited them to join us for some crafts this eve . " Bryson explained as the servants cleared the food away . Lalia could hardly contain herself, and stood up from the table walking carefully till she left the room . Then, when she thought they couldn't hear her she broke into a bit of a run . The faintest sound of heels clicking on marble heard in the dining room .
"Such a lovely child . Kyera, Melania, Feya you are all welcome to join us tonight if you like . If not, your rooms are prepared, rest as you like . " Crystalsa offered before slowly raising to her feet . Feya stood as well .
"I will head to my room . The sooner I sleep the sooner I will be home . " Feya replied as if disgusted with the notion of mingling . Crystalsa drowned, her brow furrowing at the rudeness as a servant girl led Feya away .
"That child does know that time does not work that way?" She asked looking at Kyera curiously .
"She does, but she is thoughtless . My apologies, Lady Crystalsa . I hope she has not offended you?" Melania tried to gently repair the damage done by Feya's manners . At this rate they wouldn't even get home before war was declared . She had half a mind to go scold that thoughtless child . Crystalsa chuckled warmly .
"Oh, no child . Old age has made my skin thick like a leather hide . It would take more than a childish snubbing to get my bones rattled . " Crystalsa replied as she took Kyera's arm and they made their way to the foyer .
A older, grey haired couple, escorted by a young man with brown hair and honeyed eyes were talking and laughing with Lalia . The Second Princess was so happy and animated her joy lit up the room . The beads and cords were laid out on the table, wire and stones in place to help them craft .
Chapter end
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