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The Princess started laughing a joyous laugh and Nora had a feeling that this was a good thing. And that was confirmed when Xenia told her that she would gladly visit the library with her. "Well that's good then." Nora told her, laughing, happy that she had decided to attend the feast. For if she did not then she would not have meet this lovely person.

Nora giggled when Xenia said that if she had her way they would be there now. "I fear I have to agree with you Xenia. Though, I also do love dancing I must confess." Well that was when she was asked to accompany a gentleman to the dance floor and lately that rarely happened. Though, Nora put that down to the fact that she must be sending the wrong signal since her sister's death and her father's illness. She was not very good at hiding her despair lately.

She listened to her friend as she pointed out that someone who was looking at them. Nora discreetly turned her head towards where her friend was looking to see that indeed some gentleman was looking at them. Someone she had never seen before...

Nora watched as they all greeted her, with Esmae giving a little clumsy curtsy which Nora found adorable. Arthur too tried his best to do a elegant bow like gentlemen do. Aflie, on the other hand, just started at her with curiosity and Nora just smiled at him. Caitrin expressed her happiness in seeing her again and Nora returned the sentiments. "I'm very happy to see you all here again after some time." Nora laughed when she said thank you, "It's no problem at all." As Nora assumed Caitrin was talking about the three children. Most people found children's company tiresome, but Nora really enjoyed it.

Caitrin then asked her kindly how she was going, Nora nodded, "I am well, dear Caitrin. I had a little cold but I'm feeling much better now I had some rest. How are you my dear friend?" She asked her friend warmly, before looking at each of the children and addressing them, "And how are you dear children?" Nora could not help but marvel at how much they all had grown since she last saw them.

"I had a thought that we might have a little picnic together outside since the weather is very fine and agreeable today. What do you think?" Nora asked them, knowing the answer anyway but wanting to allow them the choice.

"Are you fine my Lady? Let me to help you!" The handsome gentleman asked, before extending his hand to help her up which Nora gladly took. "I'm alright, thank you, Sir." She tried her best to smile and not look nervous at all. Truth was her heart was beating like a horse galloping really fast so she tried her best to slow it down.

"I've never seen you here before," Nora ventured to say, before introducing herself to him warmly, "I'm Lady Elenora. But most people call me Nora. And what is your name, kind sir?" Nora asked with a smile. She hoped that she was making a good impression to the gentleman for he certainly was handsome. He had bright sparkling blue eyes, which nicely contrasted with his dark brown hair. Yet there was something in his eyes, a soulful look like he has been through a lot in his life. Nora couldn't stop herself from looking into them. She was entranced.

“It is a pleasure to meet you my Lady." Sir Gwaine said to her softly before placing a kiss upon her hand, causing her to blush furiously. Really! It was ridiculous how much this knight managed to make her blush in such a short amount of time. Nora just prayed that she would not make a fool of herself as she tended to do when in company of the opposite sex.

“Stories my Lady?” He then asked, stepping slightly closer to her, “What kind of stories?” Oh god! Nora thought she had said the wrong thing and her cheeks grew redder, if that was possible. Then she noticed the teasing look upon his face and realized that he was teasing her.

Feeling her confidence rise within her she teased him back, "Only that you managed to encounter the Prince on one of his journeys, saved his life, got injured. Returned to Camelot to be treated, amassed a huge debit at the tavern, sent many ladies aflutter before getting into a fight with some knights, resulting with you being banished from Camelot. And yet I bet this was not all..." she winked at him hoping to hear whether all of this was true and more about his life story. About how a man such as himself ended up in Camelot and becoming a knight.

Nora watched anxiously as Caitrin called to Matthew and placed her hand in his to see if he could move. When nothing happened, Nora knew that it was bad, very bad indeed and the look upon Caitrin's face confirmed that. "He isn't going to make it is he?" Nora asked her friend, soberly. Feeling extremely sad and guilty for Matthew's condition, like it was somehow her fault. Like she could have prevented it

But that was nothing compared to what Caitrin told her quickly to get the wine. The wine! Of course! "Oh my!" was all Nora could get out before she muttered "I'll be back!" over her shoulder and ran towards the kitchens.

Her cousin. It had to have been her cousin and this confirmed her worst fears. That her cousin craving her father's wealth and position did everything in his power to get it. Now her father is dead and Matthew will likely be another victim to her cousin's evilness.

"Isabel," Nora called out as she reached the hallway to the kitchens, "Grab the wine and give it to me." Isabel looked at her, not understanding her meaning. "The wine that Matthew was testing before he collapsed," She further explained and Isabel quickly ran into the kitchen and moments later come back with the decanter, before handing it to Nora.

After she made it back to the room, she handed it to Caitrin, "Here it is," She told her, emotionless and numb. Like all of the emotions in her were stopped still, and Nora did not know if this was a blessing or a curse.

Nora began to blush furiously as the knight took her hand and placed a kiss there before telling her that she was indeed beautiful, more than the other ladies in the room. She had trouble believing that!

"Umm well if you say so." She tried to smile up at him, but found it hard as her heart was beating so fast. This knight surely knew how to set a woman's heart racing. He then cocked a little grin and introduced himself as Sir Gwaine. Oh, Nora had heard about him. She had heard that she had saved the Prince's life twice before being banished after attacking some knights from another kingdom. But now Arthur was taking over his father's duties he had knighted him. Along with some other commoners.

He then went on to ask for her name and Nora introduced herself, "I'm Lady Elenora, but most people call me by my nickname Nora. It is a pleasure to meet you, Sir Gwaine." She smiled, before curtsying lowly.

"I have heard many stories about you." Nora ventured to say in an attempt to start a conversation. She just hoped that it was a good one.

Nothing was better than being back at the castle, Nora thought as she made her way towards the library. It was the King's birthday and so every noble was expected to attend and quite frankly Nora was glad for she enjoyed nothing better than coming back to the castle. But most importantly, the library. She spent hours in there, looking for a new book to read. And while Nora read a lot, it still amazed her that there were so many volumes she had yet to read.

She wondered if there was any new volumes that had been added, seeing as Geoffrey, the court librarian had mentioned that he was going to be adding more volumes to the history section. She was too busy thinking that she did not see that there was someone heading towards her. Not until she collided into them, and went flying to the floor.

God, Nora was horrified. She was always a little clumsy and she hated it. But not as much as now as she looked next to her and saw the most handsomest man she had have seen.

They walked comfortably as Caitrin explained that she would be around tomorrow seeing as she had the early shift and overseeing her father's treatment. And this made Nora feel instantly relieved knowing that her father had a competent and caring nurse looking after him.

"I'm glad," Nora commented softly. "I must admit it makes me feel better knowing that there is always someone around him when I'm not." She always felt guilty that she could not spent every waking moment with her father. But, it just was not possible with university and working and trying to pay the bills.

Nora laughed when Caitrin explained that she use to love it but since getting pregnant she didn't like it as much. "What foods do you prefer now?" Nora asked her, interested to know what kind of cravings she had. Nora had a few friends who had children and the food combinations they craved while they were pregnant shocked her.

Finally they made it to the kitchen where Caitrin fixed them two cups of tea. Nora expressed her thanks, before they made their way towards the garden.

As soon as Nora saw the garden, she wonder why she had never been there before. It was so peaceful with its many different flowers and green bushes. But then the weather was usually bad anyway. Even so, Nora was glad that she now had the opportunity to sit out there.

“I finish in a couple of hours.” Caitrin explained to her as she took a seat on the bench and gestured for Nora to join her, “Do you have to go back to university this afternoon?”

"Okay," Nora responded, glad that Caitrin would be around for her father for a few more hours. Nora started to feel uneasy again when Caitrin mentioned university. "I'm meant to be at a class now, but I just can't bear to leave him..." Tears once again forming in her eyes, threatening to fall.