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Edina left Damian and went to her room. She was beyond excited. She had been daring and kissed him on the cheek. She had never before been so bold before. She closed her door and undressed. He was all she could think about as she laid in bed and tried to still her pounding heart.
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Edina woke early, helped her mother with breakfast and even made a table ready for Damian and the others. She wanted to show him that she was useful to have around. She already had her cloak out, draped over a chair back in preparation for showing them the farm.

Her hair had been carefully brushed and plaited that morning. Her dress clean though a simple cut that flattered her. Edina had chosen carefully.

She flitted around the common room serving breakfast to the other patrons and waiting for Damian to appear.

Verreth was up before the sun. She did not feel rested though she had slept. She too had carefully brushed her hair though it was out of needing a task to do more than vanity. She dressed, packed her things and carried it all down to the common room.

Edina's disappointment that Verreth appeared and not Damian was easy to see. She forced a smile and showed her to the table she had waiting. "I will get your breakfast."

Verreth smiled kindly. "Thank you."

Edina returned quickly with a bowl of porridge and a mug of tea. She deposited them without another word and went back to watching for Damian.

Verreth chuckled softly to herself. The girl was certainly smitten with Damian. She began to eat her breakfast while it was still warm and waited patiently for the others to make their appearance.

Her thoughts were on the mage, the one who attacked her and she wondered how she could best recognize such danger in the future. He had appeared from the shadows and nothing gave away what he was or what his intentions were. He had been insistent but that might not be the case for anyone else.

Her spoon swirled her porridge as she was lost in her thoughts.