Brie and Shawn were quietly talking at the table, making last minute plans for tomorrow.

"It's up to you." Wulfsen said.

"I don't think they're expecting me to join them," she said after looking in that direction. "It doesn't even look like they saved me a spot," Sileas added with a laugh.

Wulfsen chuckled softly and led Sileas to the high table.

Sileas followed him, her fingers curled around his. It felt like a million butterflies were on the loose in her stomach.

A quiet knock could be heard in the main building as Sir Bran waited outside, holding Gareth's hand quietly. He smiled at his partner, turning his head back to the door.

Sir Thomas, an older knight, passing through to the hall,  heard a knock on the door. "I'll catch up, Aunt Brie." He hurried to the door and cautiously opened it. "Yes?"

"I am a new member of the village. Is your lord available to speak right now?"

"Truthfully, it is Lord Thornblade's wedding day. I imagine he will not be available for a few days as he will be leaving for his wedding trip in the morning."

"I understand and apologise, fellow sir. Do you know who I should speak to in that case?" Bran held Gareth's hand, smiling.

Sir Thomas thought. "Lord De Vale will be in charge while Lord Thornblade is gone, but he will be attending the wedding and celebration most of the day. Might I offer accommodations for the day and night?"

"That could work. Thank you."

"You are very welcome. If you will follow me, I will take you to the unclaimed rooms so you can choose one."

"Thank you. Any room where we can be together is fine." They quietly followed Sir Thomas into the main building.

When Thomas arrived at the dormitories, he headed upstairs. He pointed to one along one side of the hall. "This one faces the training grounds and this one," he said, pointing to the one across the wall, "Faces the gate."

"Thank you. We will take the one facing the training grounds. What time shall we expect your lord to return?"

"I expect the festivities to carry on late in to the night, even once the couple has left. You are welcome to join the festivities, if you like, once you're all settled in."

"Aye. We just have our bags to bring in, but other than that we should be ready to head to the festivities. Who exactly should we talk to about a more... private, situation between Sir Gareth and I?"

Thomas's eyebrow arched, but he didn't say anything for a moment or two. "Lord Xavier De Vale will be in charge of the keep while Lord Thornblade is gone."

Silently being judged. Of course it would happen. Anyone would, Bran thought. "Thank you, sir. Could we head to the festivities or to Lord de Vale now?" He quietly held Gareth's hand again, smiling.

"The festivities. Lord De Vale is part of the wedding party, so he won't be available until after the ceremony."

"Let us be off then!" They quietly followed Sir Thomas.

Sir Thomas set off for the main hall with the two newcomers in tow.

(We're now in the main hall thread, in the middle of the Wulfsen/Sileas scene)

(alright)