Mᴀʏᴀ Bʀᴀɴғɪᴇʟᴅ.

feminine rage in all its glory.

"Where are they all ? " Sticking to her side, she looked around.

"Father said it is better to stay here. Aunt Elissa is just so....busy." A slight sigh mixed with a shrug coming from her.

With a bright smile she hurried to her side. "I am so glad you are here. "

"MAYA !!!"

He smirks as he holds her closer to him

"You make it sound like I encouraged him to do so...." And now her tone was shifting in annoyance of the topic. "There won't be a war. There is no reason for it."

"You are." He took her hand to place a kiss on it. "And I must say.... you have grown to become a beautiful women. Too much time passed from my last visit."

"There will be no such thing as a war. This stupid fight has gone on for far too long. And we are to suffer from it." Giving her an enquiring look.

"And he'd know the consequences of that." She was quick to correct her before her gaze moved around briefly. "I won't be here for long. I just... Why do you care anyway ?"

Just when she thought to have securely passed her, the touch on her arm made her flinch as she stumbled after the other. With a racing heart herself, she frowned. "And why is that ? I have free will to walk around."

"I've raised you well then."

"I should hope so. We do not wish to face the same troubles other houses have..."

"Your mother would be too..."

"I look forward to it." Nodding shortly he tried to offer a smile.

"Well introduce us then. I was unaware your heart was taken by someone. You should have sent a letter."

"Ser Duncan Tuttle...." He repeated almost in thoughts with a frown. Not certain wether he was liking it.

"Hmm you are right. I'll look into the matter."