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Nora watched as Caitrin struggled trying to curtsy with her arms full with little Esame and the herb basket. So she set it down and then used both arms to hold Esame more comfortably. Looking closer, Nora saw a little greyness under her eyes, no wonder from the lack of sleep with taking care of two young babies.

“I’m sorry if it’s an inconvenience my Lady.” Caitrin said rather humbly and then yawned quickly into the back of her hand. “I had to bring her with me, she’s been unsettled lately, though I am at a loss to why.” Nora watched as Caitrin's eyes dropped to her daughter, who was playing happily with her blankets. "It's fine, Caitrin. Honestly I think the house needs some joy and happiness which a child can easily provide," Nora replied gently while walking towards them before stopping to touch Esame's little hand, which she grabbed strongly before waving it around with quite a lot of enthusiasm. Caitrin looked down at her daughter, giving her a huge smile, before gracing Nora with a gentle smile, “Would you like me to look at your father right away?”

"Well," Nora began to respond kindly, "first you can get little Esame here settled with my lady's maid Isabel and then I'll take you to attend to my father." Nora stopped then remembering that maybe Caitirn might not trust anyone else to care for her, then quickly added "If that is alright with you, of course?"

Nora couldn't help but smile a little as Caitrin held little Arthur closer so that he sat with his back against her. Caitrin then kissed his forehead, which Nora suppose Caitrin hope would settle her little boy down. In fact it did the opposite, as little Arthur began throwing his hands around and squealing at the same time. Though Elenora was in a desperate, sad state, seeing the little babe so happy and full of energy did make her feel a little less sad.

Nora watched as Caitrin managed to calm him down, which ended up with Caitrin's finger in her son's mouth. Caitrin used her spare hand to place it on Elenora's shoulder in reassuring, compassionate gesture, which Nora truly appreciated as it made her feel like she could let her strong exterior down. "When would you like me to have a look over him?” Caitrin asked her very gently and she noticed that little Arthur had finally become quiet in his mother's arms. looking at everything contemplatively.

"As soon as you are able," Elenora replied then she gave little Arthur a smile before continuing, "I know that you are very busy with this little one!" She touched his little nose in an teasing matter causing the little boy to giggle at her. Caitrin told her that she would visit her and her father tomorrow, that way giving her time to prepare everything she needed to examine him and organize the twin's care. "That would be fine, Caitrin -- I mean Lady Caitrin." Elenora stumbled out before Caitrin assured her that calling her Caitrin was fine. In which Elenora smiled at her and said with a little giggle, "Well in that case, please call me Nora!" Elenora had a feeling that Caitrin was slowly becoming a friend to her which delighted her for lately she had been feeling incredibly lonely.

And finally with that Elenora got up, said goodbye to Caitrin and little Arthur and left. Feeling a little life come back to her, though her situation wasn't looking any brighter or far from over.

God, Elenora thinks after Aidan gives her a small smile at her words, wondering if she had said the right thing or just offended him. “Yes, I do agree.” Great, she thinks, maybe it wasn't that bad. However then he adds, “Except for indulging in dancing – I find no pleasure in the pastime.” God, Elenora what am I thinking saying that? Elenora abolishes herself, getting the sense that in all likeness he probably doesn't dance due to his ailment preventing him from doing so. “Merely excessive frivolity.” Excessive frivolity! Well, Elenora admits it is a bit frivolousness, but surely its better to be doing something active and disctracting to take away some of the nervousness than standing here in complete awkwardness. That, and there is one particular dance that Elenora loves dancing that always manages to make her feel more confident.

Now Elenora doesn't know what to think of this gentleman. Because it seems unlikely that he is going to ask her for a dance, so what now? Which makes her wonder, why did he approach her in the first place? If not to ask for a dance. Leaving her feeling very confused at this man's actions.

It is at this moment, that her younger sister decides to interrupt them and Elenora is glad of it. After introducing her sister to Aidan, her sister informs her that she wants to introduce her to a nobleman from Gawaint.

"Forgive us, Lord Aidan," both Elenora and Anne bend down to curtsy, "But you must excuse us while we partake in some 'excessive frivolity'" And with that they take their leave.

“What is wrong with him?” Caitrin asked Elenora very gently as she held her son close. Elenora had trouble speaking as little Arthur grabbed her finger tightly then placed his other and into his mouth, causing both her and his mother to laugh. “I think he likes you.” Caitrin chuckled, then she kissed little Arthur's head.

"I'm...afraid..he's dying..." Elenora somehow manged to spit out after a few more moments looking down at the child. Though it was difficult has she had to fight the urge to cry. She didn't want to be more of a head case for Caitrin. Especially now that she was a mother to twins. Taking a deep breathe, she continues to explain, "After my younger sister, Anne, passed away my father shut himself away. We thought it was just the grief but over the past few months he's gotten worse and the physicians are at a loss as to what he wrong with him.." Elenora pauses as she tried to get the next bit out, afraid that she will offend Caitrin with what she knows. "My father spoke of how you were somewhat of an expert with herbilism and I was...was hoping that maybe you could examine him and see if you can help." There, she did it. She managed to get it out. Yet she was still afraid of Caitrin's response and kept her eyes a little downcast whilst waiting anixously for Caitrin's answer to her request.

Lady Elenora loves court life, especially formal events like the Prince's Birthday. She has no idea why she enjoys it so much, but she does. Though, she never considered herself to be very elegant or beautiful like the other ladies at court, she enjoyed watching the whole room come alive with joyous music, incredibly tasty food and wine and dancing! But dancing most of all because she loved to dance, though she wasn't very accomplished at it. She supposes this has to do with spending way too many hours struggling to teach her overly- enthusiastic younger sister to dance. Granted, it took many hours for her sister to stop stepping on her feet, but it was worth just to see the enjoyment on her sister's face.

She had just finished dancing with one of the knights, having decided that she had enough for the night. Her eyes begin to scan the room in search for her younger sister. Anne was finally of age and allowed to attend court, and boy was Elenora glad for whenever she returned home her sister would pester her to tell her everything about it. Finally she spots her younger sister happily conversing with a young man not much older than herself. She continues looking about the room when she sees that someone is staring at her. He has short brown curly hair and deep blue eyes, the brightest blue eyes she had ever seen. She certainly finds him quite good looking. She is a little surprised, however, when he begins making his way towards her, limping. Her surprise, however, is two fold for two reasons. The first one being that she never found herself that to be that attractive for her sister had inherited her mother's beauty. And secondly, she realizes that she had no idea how to not make a big deal of this man's aliment. For she has feeling that life has not been easy for this man and she doesn't want to make him feel uncomfortable.

The man finally stops in front of her and gives her a bow before introducing himself, "My lady, I do not believe we have met before, may I introduce myself. I am Lord Aidan d'Amory." Elenora gives him a little smile before she does a low curtsy and greets him, "No Lord Aidan, I believe we have not met before. I'm Lady Elenora" Now they have gotten the formalities out of the way by introducing themselves, they both stare nervously at each other in silence. Now what, Elenora thinks.

“What do you need assistance with my Lady?” Caitrin asked her formally, yet with a strong hint of genuine concern in her voice Elenora knew that her and Caitrin were not that close, which made her feel worse for the position she was about to put her in.

"It's... my... father..." Elenora muttered out slowly as she struggled against the well of tears forming in her eyes. She had a feeling that Caitrin found it strange that she was not quite composed as she normally was in court. Yet Elenora appreciated her kindness when she gently asked her to to come and take a seat. They had both sat down when a maid interrupted them with Caitrin's crying son, Arthur. He had a red face that perfectly matched his red hair, Elenora couldn't help but slightly smile at. He was definitely Caitrin's son.

Caitrin carefully took her wailing son from the maid and came back to sit next to her, holding her son close to her heart. "I’m sorry, he can be a bit vocal sometimes.” "That's alright, I don't mind," Elenora pointed out before she smiled at the little boy and touched his hand gently, which he didn't seem to mind as he grabbed her finger tightly. He settled quite quickly being in his mother's embrace. No doubt he just wanted some affection from his mother.“Would you like something to drink? Or eat?” Caitrin generously offered before adding, "Just while I get him settled once more.”

"Yes, I would not mind a glass of water. If that's alright," Elenora answered, grateful for the distraction. Maybe a glass of water would help her calm down so she can say what she needed to.

Lady Elenora can not remember the last time she had ridden so fast. Not since she was teenager having races against her sister (which her sister always won). God, Anne! Oh how she missed her. Yet now was not the time to be thinking of her beloved sister for she had a rather important and urgent matter on her mind.

Her father is dying. And while she has tried to live in denial of her father's condition and failed, she can not bear to lose yet another person close to her heart. First her mother, then her sister. It would surely crush her spirit if she were to lose her father. She was barely hanging by a thread when her sister passed away and the only thing that kept her going was the fact that she needed to be strong for her father knowing that her father wasn't able to bear the grief. Now he's edging closer to death's gate, and her strength and resolve was leaving her.

But she knew one person who could help her. She remembered her father talking about a noblewomen who was very knowledgeable in herbalism. This could be her miracle. Her last chance to save her father.

Finally she arrived at the De Archer's Estate and was shown to the parlor. She felt very guilty whilst waiting for Lady Caitrin knowing she had only given birth to twins not that long ago. But if there was a chance that Caitrin could save her father from this mysterious illness then she was willing to take it.

Caitrin finally entered the parlor looking quite remarkable, especially since she only delivered twins several weeks earlier. Lady Elenora couldn't help but smile at Caitrin, even though the reason for her visit was serious. "Sorry for interrupting you, Lady Caitrin. I hope you and the babies are well," Elenora greeted a little nervously trying to not sound so desperate.

Tag: Caitrin De Archer
Timeline: A few weeks after Gwen's coronation.
Time of Day: Mid-afternoon at the De Archer's Estate.