The young man leaned back against his bed now, book in hand. His mind was on other things though. How would he get changed with someone else so near? Always watching, seeing his every little movement... William shuddered at the thought. It was already bad enough that the people his parents hired were always watching him. At least in his room he'd always been alone, but no more. There would be no more privacy. The young man closed his grey eyes briefly.

He really would have to pull those strings to get that much needed time alone. Once school began, he didn't want to have to deal with constant visits from that herd of peasants. Oh no, he didn't want to see them ever again. It was afternoon now ... About time for his dinner to be brought over by the manservant. William sat expectantly and was glad to hear a set of wheels nearing.

The tall man who served him, a gold haired butler, placed a plate of food upon side table. From the dish of fish, vegetables and rice, wafted a delicious scent. It invited hunger and the worst kind of manners. Instead, as the manservant walked away, the young man began to eat delicately. William took his time, nibbling at everything and not quite finishing any of the food.