Hightower Manse

[Viea Greyjoy]

She sat, watching him with a small thankful smile.

[Marie]

She had to wait a little while before Izzy entered. "Hello," she said. "I brought the servants to draw you a bath."

They filed in after her, carrying pails of hot water.

"My brother said he helped you escape trouble of some kind she said. "He was most insistent that I help you."

[Viea Greyjoy]

Lyelle had been panicking in the room alone and gave Izzy a tiny smile.

"Thank you, Lady Isabel." She said. "He is most gallant."

[Marie]

"Yes. Of course. Well, do you want this bath, then? And what sort of dress would you like? One of my court gowns won't do, of course, but I've a few that might be suitable." Izzy smiled.

[Viea Greyjoy]

Lyelle gave a small shrug.

"You have been too kind already." She said, only slightly nervous it seemed. "The bath would be lovely..."

Her dress though plain was well made and pretty, where it wasn't torn anyway.

[Marie]

The maids helped her undress and get into the bath, while Izzy sorted through her plainer gowns. She chose two, one forest green in a light wool, and the other a dark blue fabric.

"One of these should suit you," she suggested, holding them up for the girl's inspection. "You may choose which. If you like, the maids can repair your own dress as well?"

"Which of these would you like

[Viea Greyjoy]

"The green, please." Lyelle said as she was cleaned. "Green has always suited me more then blue."

[Marie]

"As you wish. Shall I stay and help you dress?" Izzy asked.

She called to one of the maids, giving her Lyelle's dress. "Repair this, Tansy. Quick as you can, please."

The servant hurried off. Izzy smiled warmly at her guest. "My brother said you were frightened when he met you. I hope you feel safe with us."

[Viea Greyjoy]

Lyelle nodded.

"If your brother hadn't have been there..." She went pale at the very idea of what could have happened.

[Marie]

"Indeed. Well, you are here now. Please, take as long as you like, let the water warm you. We've all the time in the world," said Izzy. "Will you want us to help you get home after you're rested?"

[Viea Greyjoy]

She slowly nodded. "Only if it is no trouble for any of you, I have been so well looked after by you all already and I do not want to take more."

[Marie]

"You won't, I promise. Gwayne is determined that he will personally escort you home when you are ready to go. His honour will not allow him to do otherwise. So, pleas, bathe as long as you like and then you can dine with Gwayne afterwards." Izzy smiled warmly at the girl.

[Viea Greyjoy]

Lyelle gave a small smile and was soon done

"You have a lovely family Lady Isabel." She said. "I wish that more families were so nice to strangers."

[Marie]

"We must all hope that," Izzy replied, as the maids were helping Lyelle into the dress after drying her. "In a perfect world, there would be no need for such wishes. But, alas, you know how it is. Would you like to brush your hair, and then you can eat with Gwayne."

[Viea Greyjoy]

She bit her lip and nodded her head. "Please." She said.

"I am sorry, I have been such an unexpected burden on yourself. Next time maybe it will be more formal when we meet." She gave Izzy a pretty smile.