"Millicent is a lovely name." The knight said, spinning Millie around.

Lek sat and drank wine. He rarely ever drank so he had no tolerance, and was drinking quite a lot in his depression. He watched Millie dance with a knight, trying to be glad that she was having a good time.

Wulfsen nuzzled Sileas's neck.

"Do you think we can slip off now?" He whispered.

In reply to Random Knight (msg # 157):

Millie blushed ever so slightly, enjoying the dance and the sensation of being spun around the dance floor. "Edgar's a masculine name."

In reply to Wulfsen Thornblade (msg # 159):

"I hope so, or I might fall asleep on you," Sileas sighed softly.

Edgar grinned, his perfect teeth glinted. "I am a very masculine man." He said, then his right hand rested on Millie's backside.

In reply to Sileas Thornblade (msg # 161):

"I had best get you to some fresh air to wake you up!" Wulfsen said urgently, standing and scooping Sileas into his arms.

In reply to Random Knight (msg # 162):

"Oh look, Millie has a dancing partner." Nelek cheerfully told his wife, not seeing where the knight's hand went.

Millie reached behind her and took his hand, moving it back up to the center of her back. "You may well be, but you have not earned the right to be so familiar with me yet."

In reply to Wulfsen Thornblade (msg # 163):

Sileas grinned and wrapped her arms around his neck. "You probably should."

In reply to Nelek (msg # 164):

Aislyn looked over and smiled. "I don't remember ever seeing that young man..." her expression changed. "Did you see where his hand was? He had it on her backside!"

In reply to Millicent Gerthrim (msg # 165):

"My hand must have slipped." The knight said, not apologizing, continuing to dance.

In reply to Aislyn Gerthrim (msg # 167):

"What?!" Nelek was on his feet in an instant and heading towards the dancers.

In reply to Millicent Gerthrim (msg # 165):

Lek had not missed that. He tried to set down his wine glass but missed the table. He got up and staggered towards the dance floor. No one treated his sister like that.

In reply to Sileas Thornblade (msg # 166):

Wulfsen carried Sileas out of the hall and headed towards the tower. "How's that fresh air reviving you?"

In reply to Random Knight (msg # 168):

"It must have." Millie didn't want to make a scene and ruin the night for everyone, so as long as he behaved for the rest of the dance, she wouldn't make a fuss. But then she saw her father and brother heading their way, not looking happy. "I...I should go," she said, trying to slip from his embrace.

In reply to Wulfsen Thornblade (msg # 171):

"Wonderfully," Sileas said, rubbing his cheek with her palm. But then she stiffened. "My grandparents are here," she stated as the group approached. "And they don't look happy."

In reply to Millicent Gerthrim (msg # 172):

The Knight tightened his hold on Millie's hand. "Why? The song isn't over yet."

In reply to Sileas Thornblade (msg # 173):

Wulsen guiltily set Sileas on her feet before he remembered that they were married now. He squeezed Sileas's hand. "Hello." He greeted.

In reply to Random Knight (msg # 174):

"Because my father and brother are heading this way, and they appear angry. I don't want to be the cause of a scene." Millie tried to pull her hand back. "And you're hurting me."

In reply to Wulfsen Thornblade (msg # 175):

"Wulfsen," James said in greeting, his voice serious. "We need to talk, but you need to gather the rest of the family. Things aren't good in the Capitol."

Xyla stepped around in front of the Spensers. "Wulfsen," she said with tear-filled eyes.

In reply to Millicent Gerthrim (msg # 176):

"You're old enough to decide what you want to do." The knight loosened his grip but didn't let go. "I'm a knight."

In reply to James Spenser (msg # 177):

"What happened?" Wulsen felt his heart sink. His eyes widened when he saw his sister and reached for her. "Xyla!"

In reply to Random Knight (msg # 178):

"That's true, I am. But they also know I wouldn't choose to allow a man I just met to touch me inappropriately." Millie sighed and withdrew her hand. "And being a knight doesn't give you leave for what you did."

In reply to Wulfsen Thornblade (msg # 179):

Xyla hurled herself into his arms. "It's horrible, Wulfsen, just horrible. Mama and Papa are probably already in the dungeon by now."

"It'll be easier to tell all at once. Gather the family and Xavier." His mouth was set in a grim line.