"Your father seems... worried about something" Bethany ventured as the group walks towards their quarters.

"He usually is," Epineh said.

Bethany blushed "I suppose you are right he probably does being king and all"

"He has been under a lot of pressure from the nobles to have the games," Epineh said.

Lady Alisha makes a small motion to Bethany "I'll show you the quarters we've prepared Bethany. We can make sure they are to your liking" she said.

The elf looked between Alisha and Epineh and then nodded " Oh yes, that would be good." She said quickly.
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"Is something wrong?" Epineh asked.

"Not at all Epineh" Lady Alisha replied "I just thought it would be wise to get Bethany settled in"

"Ah, very well then," "Epineh said.

The other two women wish you a good night and head off towards their rooms,  when Epineh enters her room she finds her bed anyway prepared for her.

Epineh gets ready for bed and gets in.

The night passes with Epineh plagued with bad dreams no doubt related to recent events and her worries for the future.

Morning comes and her sleep is disturbed by banging at her door! "Sister! Sis! get up!" a familiar young voice calls between knocks at the door.

Epineh got up and headed for the door, rubbing her eyes.

Your little brother was standing at the door "Father said I can't go into the town, and I have no lessons today,  so I'm bored.  Play with me would you" He said in a rush.

Epineh pretend to consider it.

"I suppose..."

Ellias beamed at Epineh "Thanks" he said giving an impulsive hug.  " I'll wait for you in the dining hall then"

Epineh got ready before heading there.

Ellias was sitting at a table with a large plate of food, he always seemed to be eating recently,  probably going through another growth spurt. "You should eat,  its really good" he said in a way of getting. "But you should get your own,  I'm hungry"

Epineh did as suggested.

The cooks were more than happy to supply Epineh with a breakfast and soon a plate of food was delivered.

" Do you know why we're not allowed out? " Ellias asked "Mom and Dad wouldn't tell me,  just said it was too keep us safe"

"That is why," Epineh said. "Someone had monsters attack us."

Ellias eyes go wide "Did you see the monsters?" He asked an expression somewhere between awe and horror on his face.

"I did, yes," Epineh said. "But I dealt with them and some help from certain bodyguards..."

Ellias eyes light up "Really, I knew you would beat them up.  I wish I was there,  I'd take my sword and.." he mimed some slashes.

"I'm sure you'll kill plenty when you're older," Epineh said.

Ellias beamed at the compliment "Were you scared?" He then asked.