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Sera held firm through Navarre’s retort before he took his leave. “I look forward to it, Prince.” She said, with a small grin. When she knew he had gone off she heaved a great sigh. “Well that was rather charming matching wits with the Prince.”

Robin almost looked aghast and almost felt tempted to call his cousin an Arsehole. But he knew he was still in the countesses’ presence, so he bit his tongue a bit. He had a bad feeling he’d lose hatever impression he got from Kezia’s first glance of him. He looked and saw her being uneasy, and assumed if anything, it was about how Kezia had her own wing and not shared one with her sister.

“What a shame. Navarre didn’t stay long enough to hear about the connecting hallways that makes navigating the different wings faster.” He said out loud so the sisters could hear him. “Like the one connecting west and south wings. So if there was any worry about that, be alleviated of that worry.”

”I took pains to explore the hallways. I almost got myself lost!!” he thought.

“We’ll keep that in mind Lord Earl Grey.” Sera states, making Gaston slightly chuckle. Obviously the play on words was not lost to the servant.

“She got you there Cap!” Gaston said between laughs as Robin kept a neutral face.

“Just ensure their bags are inside...”

“Already taken care of.” The servant interrupted as he gestures to a group of servants walking and carrying the luggage of each carriage. “Anything else Sir or shall I see to dinner preparations? I’m sure Larry is cooking up a special buffet of sorts to satisfy every appetite.”

“Check on Larry. I know he’s a good cook I just want to make sure the kitchen isn’t a mess.” Robin replied, walking to a chair near a fireplace and slumping into it.

”Or worse...” he thought, as he heaved a big “Phew! Good grief. It’s not even a full day and I feel like I fought Ol’ Ryni sixty times...” he muttered to himself.

“Well sister? Shall we explore our rooms, or shall I leave you to try and get to know your Betrothed?” Sera asked still wearing her smile. She knew Kezia had to choose one or the other. She just hoped she chooses wisely. But in the end, Sera figured out at least one possible thing about Kezia’s betrothed.

Robin Grey, for a common Mercenary, seemed to have a good heart.