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Nora took another sharp in-take of breath when Aryenne spoke again. But instead occupied herself with helping the servant collect the rest of the mess. He looked terrified and embarrassed and Nora knew that the Lady's comments were not helping matters, which made Nora more willing to help the poor boy for he did not look very old. She then heard the lady address her with, "I'ts not your job to do that," before asking her, "Or would you rather be in his class?"

"No, it is not my job. But that doesn't mean that I should be so uncaring and unkind." And with that she picked up the remaining goblet before raising to her feet and asking the servant what she should do with the goblets. The servant nervously muttered about him taking care of it, before taking all of the goblets from her hands and mumbling his thanks. Nora nodded her head and told him, "It was no problem." Before she said a little louder, "I, unlike others, are not unkind or insensitive." Nora knew she probably should have kept her mouth shut, but the nerve of this noble woman. There was one thing that Nora hated above anything else, and that was people who were noble acted like they were spoiled instead of with the nobility and humility their status required of them.

Obviously, this lady's parents did not instill the same principles in their daughter that her father instilled in her.

“He is, or more he’s become more curious and adventurous,” Caitrin told her and Nora giggled and wondered how much that would increase when he starts to crawl. She remembers how her sister use to get into a muck when she started to crawl and was constantly getting into trouble for it. Though, Nora actually found it adorable, which she never commented out loud for their nurse would have told her off too. “But he’s always been interested in things that were going on around him.”

"Yes. I noticed that as soon as I saw him the other day. It's interesting how different Arthur and Esame are in terms of temperament and personality." Isolde was very observant when it came to people and children around her.

Nora was very happy when Caitrin said that they could stay for some tea. She then asked if Nora would like to carry him downstairs. Nora nodded her head eagerly before picking him up gently and placing him on her hip. She then stood up and said, "I would love to." Nora was just going to ask where they should take their tea, when Caitrin did it for her.

"Well, it is a beautiful day so why don't we have tea outside. Also it would do Arthur some good to be out in the sun I think." Nora hoped she was not being to presumptuous in regards with whether he wanted to be outside. She just knew that with her sister and other children she spend time with, they loved spending a bit of time outside amongst nature.

Nora watched Elyan's face as she talked about his sister and she knew that her words were having a positive affect on him and she was glad. He smiled at her as she described Gwen and agreed, "She always has and I'm very glad of it." Nora smiled back at him and nodded her head, "I imagine that she was always like that. Grateful with anything and that is a truly commendable trait."

She could tell that he had been caught a little off guard with her question and Nora began to feel very guilty for asking such a personal question of him. Since he had only just met her. But she was quickly reassured when he told her it was fine for her to ask such a question. "Umm, it's a little strained now but I think it'll get better." He paused for a moment. "I hope it'll get better. Quite frankly I'm not quite sure."

Nora heard the sadness in his voice and could understand why his relationship with his sister would be strained. Nora touched his arm gently, "Well give it some time. I'm sure that while your sister may still be angry with you, it will settle. For a sister's love holds steady and fast even when it does not seem that way. Believe me I know this very well." Nora tried to reassure him, for she only knew too well what it was like having a sibling. Though, they never had the issues like Elyan and Gwen, she did have her moments with her sister when she was so stubborn and Nora thought that they would never speak to each other again. But eventually they did and put water under the bridge, for nothing was worth losing her sister over.

“I don’t know what I’d do without him most of the time.” She agreed lightly and Nora noticed how Caitrin started to concentrate on her stomach. The babies were most likely kicking as she appeared she was at that stage of her pregnancy where she could feel the babies kicking. "You're lucky then to have someone you can depend upon." Nora told her lightly. Nora then felt curious to ask her another question, "Do you and your husband know what you are having? Or are you keeping it as a surprise?"

Nora knew that it was a common thing nowadays for expecting parents to find out the gender of what they were having before they were born and Nora could see the benefits of it. For one thing it made it easier when they needed to set up the nursery and such. But Nora, personally was more traditional in her opinions on it. If she ever had the good fortune to meet someone and settle down, she would most definitely prefer to wait until the baby was born to find out if it was a boy or girl. She liked the idea of guessing and coming up with names for both genders before meeting them.

Caitrin just smiled at Nora again when she talked about her keen interest in children. And Nora smiled back at her before she waited for Caitrin's response to the fact that they both attended the same university. Scared, that she did not remember her, Nora was relieved when Caitrin spoke up and told her, “I think I recognise you from some of the open days, I was a student helper.” Nora nodded her head and remembered seeing Caitrin at the information stall, handing out information brochures and maps to the campus. "Yes, I remember seeing you at the information stall," Nora admitted with a smile.

“But I think I remember seeing you on campus a few times. It’s quite a small university anyway isn’t it?” Caitrin commented and Nora agreed, "Yes it is quite small, which quite frankly is good since I suck at finding my way around buildings and such." Nora laughed -- it was true though. The amount of times she had gotten lost going to places and finding things was astounding. So much so, that her father use to tell her that she would probably lose her head if it wasn't screwed on.

Nora smiled as the Princess told her,"Well, if you do visit Graecia (though you don't have to), I will remember you. You are a sweet and special lady." Blushing a little bit at her compliment -- mostly because the Princess did not know for for very long and thought she was a sweet and special lady already -- Nora thanked her graciously, "Well thank you, Your Highness. I will definitely consider visiting your Kingdom when things are not so busy at home." Nora did not want to put a damper on her conversation by mentioning her sister's death and the strain it had on her father so she did not comment on it.

Finally they arrived to the servant serving the drinks and Nora picked up her own goblet, before nodding her head to the servant in thanks. "Mmm this is very tasty." Polyxena commented happily to her and Nora agreed, "Indeed it is very tasty. But then most of the wines in Camelot are very fine and of good quality." Polyzena then told her that her father would enjoy this wine and Nora asked her kindly and out of curiosity to find out more about this King Magna, "Is your father a great admirer of wine then, Your Highness?"

The Princess then surprised her by asking her to call her Polyxena and not Your Higness, and Nora smiled at the Princess's request before she grinned and told her in kind, "Okay, only if you promise to call me Nora."

Nora was glad when the Princess smiled back at her for she was a little scared that her approaching her without permission might have angered her. Instead the Princess smiled very sweetly at her and introduced herself and seemed very glad to met her.

Polyxena then asked her if she had ever visited Graecia and Nora was about to respond to her question when the Princess asked her if she could tell her while they went to get some refreshments as she was thirsty.

"Of course, Your Highness." Nora smiled and then began walking towards the servant serving the drinks with the Princess. While they walked to find the servant, who happened to be on the other side of the hall serving drinks, Nora finally got a chance to answer the Princess's earlier question. "No I have not been fortunate to visit Graecia yet, Your Highness. But I've heard many splendid things about your Kingdom." Nora smiled warmly up at the Princess (who was quite taller than Nora) and hoped that she was making a good impression to the Princess.

Caitrin smiled and ran a hand over her belly as she told her, “It was a shock, seeing as it’ll be my first born. But a happy shock and I’ll have my husband with me anyway, and thank you by the way.” And she looked at Nora and Nora smiled, wondering what she was thinking about.

"It's great that you have a supportive husband then." Nora told her sincerely. For she could not imagine what it would be like to have twins (with someone) let alone if she was a single mother. That would be hard and she was glad that Caitrin was married. Though, she looked young to be married, even if she looked a few years older than herself.

Nora laughed when Caitrin thanked her for asking her about her babies, "There is no need to thank me. I have the tendency of talking a lot when it comes to children." It was true. Ever since she was young she always used to pretend she was a mother taking care of her baby doll. And then when her sister was born, she loved helping her mum take care of her. That was of course till her mother died and she helped her father take care of her instead. So when it came to picking what vocation she wanted to do with her life, it was easy -- teaching!

Caitrin nodded her head and smiled at Nora before returning to do her checks. Caitrin listened with interest as Nora told her that she was studying Early Childhood Teaching. Then she listened as Caitrin responded to her own question on where she had studied.

“I studied at the university of Camelot.” Caitrin said to Nora brightly, before adding, “But I graduated two years ago, so I’ve been working here ever since.” Nora smiled and admired the young woman for deciding to work in a Hospice -- for indeed it was a hard and difficult job for anyone to do, looking after sick people who had not much chance of living for much longer.

Caitrin then asked Nora where she is studying and Nora laughed and smiled, before saying, "The same university that you attended, University of Camelot." Fancy that, Nora thought. Though really when she thought about it most people in Camelot went to the University of Camelot or to another one in another state. So its very common to meet loads of people there. "I must admit you did look familiar before and now I know why." Nora admitted and hoped that Caitrin remembered her and was not the only one who did.

Nora noticed him smiling at her last words,"That does sound like Gwen." She nodded her head in perfect agreement. Then she saw his expression change and Nora had a feeling that it had to do with the fact that he had left Camelot for a few years abandoning his father and sister -- according to the maids that worked in the castle. And Nora knew he obviously felt guilty at having done so. Especially when their father had died and Gwen was left alone. Nora knew what it was like to lose a parent, but at least she had her father and sister, where as Gwen had no one. So she could understand why Elyan would be feeling guilty but did not comment on it for it felt out of place for her to do so.

Well that was at least before he asked her a little hesitantly, "Is she...well when you see her does she look...happy?" Nora found that a hard question to answer as she did not live in Camelot full-time or spend much time with Gwen (as she was a servant and she was a noblewoman), so she tried the best she could to give him a answer that was honest but would not make him feel so bad. "Honestly, I do not live in the castle full-time, but whenever I see her she always looks happy with her life. Though, of course we all have our moments when we are not so happy," She told him honestly, before adding, "But overall your sister always seems to make the best of everything." Nora hoped that what she said was alright and did not make him feel so bad. She knew that nothing anyone could say could ease his guilt for leaving his family, but she hoped that maybe after some time he would feel less guilty and make the best of his life here.

Nora looked up at him a little unsure if she had a right to ask this question, but feeling like she should -- for some unknown reason, "How are things with your sister since you have returned to Camelot?" Nora asked him gently, before she added, "If you don't mind me asking that is."