I smile as Ranae speaks of her mysterious male friend. I can easily understand how she feels, I have know Darius so short a time... "I am glad the Gods have returned him to you. How he could know think of you with all goodness... I should not know. You are as lovely outside as you are warm within, Ranae." As I begin lacing the bodice I know it is not coming along well.

The Princess assures me that it is comman to be so... exposed and I slowly nod to her. Though at her offer, I take the shaw and wrap it across my upper body. "Thank you, I expect it may take me a while to grow accustom to this style..." A blush crosses my cheeks, "Though I could not trouble you for another dress. If this is proper... I shall have to grow used to it." I am thankful that I have not noticed bruising about the skin that is bared.

She mentions her brother and my face is fully scarlet, only making my fair complexion appear all the more a contrast to my beautiful companion. "I..." my hand comes to my chest as I stammer for thoughts to come to words. "I suppose that you might find it more quickly without myself and Darius tagging along... Shall I wake him and we three can meet back up before your chambers?" I say softly, and then add "I would not wish to disturb the Lady that had been resting in your chamber."

She chuckles knowing I wish to steal a moment with her brother but allows me to use that excuse. I smile as we enter the main chamber, Darius still lays peacefully. I hear her say something to me as she departs but I can only murmur a slight "Yes, we will arrive presently."

I kneal beside him, careful to keep one arm about the shawl that it does not slip. My hand touches his cheek briefly before finding his shoulder, "My prince, a new day has come... Will you rise and come away to breakfast?" I smile at him as he turns.