It was early morning when Derrick double-checked outside. All was quiet. Letting the knight know he was checking on things, he slipped back into the tunnel and returned to the castle. Quietly making his way to the niche in the kitchen, he heard the small port open. Confirming identities, he reported to his employer. How the Princess was in a bad mood over the four visitors. How the Princes was happy with the visitors and managed to get himself in trouble last night. Updated on how they were found. Reported Lord McCarthy's visit with the Queen and Princess and how the ladies were emotionally in turmoil. How the banquet was a really bad idea. The attack last night and the possibility of a mole. He gave a complete report, was given further instructions, and then went back to the tunnel and secret house. Once he returned, he resumed the butler role and started breakfast.

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In a herbalist shop in the village, and young woman began her work on the foliage decor for the castle. Her thoughts drifting between her work, the knight she had met, and the five she had robbed the night before.