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"Lady Elenora!" Nora heard someone half exclaimed in surprise. Oh my god, Nora thought. She knew that voice. Looking up her suspicions were correct -- it was indeed Sir Aidan. "Please don't apologise, I-I should have been looking where I was going." He stammered out, sounding very apologetic, though she knew that it was her fault not his.

Aidan continued to help her gather the rest of her books together, when he accidentally brushed his hand against hers. For a moment -- thought it felt way longer to Nora -- Aidan stared at her hand and Nora felt a warmth from where he was touching her spread throughout her body. Then she heard him say in a quite flirty, deep voice, "It's not a problem at all." And it made Nora blush even more -- so much so Nora was sure that her cheeks must be the color of tomatoes. Embarrassed, Nora stared at Aidan's face -- then realizing that she was not saying anything she quickly muttered, "Well I'm glad... I hope I did not hurt you when I-I collided with you," God, Nora hoped so because what kind of impression would that make. Other than she was a complete and total klutz that is.

Finally all of the books were collected and Nora stood up. "Thank you, Ai- My Lord for your assistance," Nora smiled shyly at him. Not sure of what to say next. Maybe she could ask him what brought him to the library. Though, of course it was to look at books -- she knew that of course, they were in a library after all. But then she remembered that night at the ball when they had started to make some head way when she had mentioned that she liked to read and he seemed to share that in common. Unfortunately, they were then interrupted by the gentleman her sister kept instancing that she dance with so they were unable to continue they interlude.

"So what brings you here, My Lord?" Nora asked him a little animatedly, excited with the prospect that they might be able to pick things up from before.

By the look on the nurse's face, Nora could tell that she knew where her father was and she was glad for it, as it had already taken too much time trying to work out where he was. Time she could have spend by his side, instead of getting lost!

The nurse then mentioned that she is in charge of his treatment and that she was going to check on him and Nora felt even more relieved. For the care her father was receiving. Though it was not a surprise seeing as this was one of the best Hospice care facilities in the city.

“Thank you for coming so quickly by the way.” She told Nora gently, then she indicated for the young woman to follow her, before she introduced herself, “My name is Caitrin Aubert by the way, I’m one of the nurses working here.”

"I'm Elenora Young," Nora introduced herself before quickly adding, "Though everyone calls me Nora." She actually preferred her nickname to her real name -- though it was nice -- for some reason she found her nickname suited her personality more. Her father, however, preferred calling her by her full name. He was the only one who did.

As they were walking towards his room -- which was not very far -- Nora found herself asking the nurse, "How is he?" Though she knew of course that her father was terminal and they would not have rung her if it wasn't serious. She could not help it -- it was habit. Because while she knew the seriousness of her father's condition, she also wanted to know that he was receiving the best care to keep him comfortable.

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Nora watched anxiously as Caitrin carefully administered the brew to her father. Of course she knew that it would not cure him, she had known that for a while. She just hoped that it provided him some relief from the pain he was no doubt in. So she prayed to the Gods in the Heavens above that it would ease his suffering while Caitrin gently helped her father drink the brew.

Finally the goblet was empty and Caitrin set it down on the table beside her father's bed, before standing up beside the bed, “It won’t work straight away, but you should notice an improvement soon enough.” Caitrin assured her gently before asking Nora if she would like to be left alone for a while.

"Yes," Nora nodded her head, "if you would be so kind." Nora knew that Caitrin understood that she needed to spend some time alone with her father. But before Caitrin went to pick up her daughter and give them some space, Nora told her gratefully, "Thank you for all you have done for him." Then she remembered to ask Caitrin if she wanted to stay to monitor her father's response to the brew or return back tomorrow for she knew that Caitrin was no doubt missing her son.

"Did you want to stay to monitor my father's condition or do you need to return home?" Nora asked her gently. "I understand if you want to return home to your family. You can come back tomorrow morning if you so wish." Though Nora would like for her friend to stay, she of course understood that Caitrin was now a mother and missed her child after spending quite a number of hours away from him. That was why she offered her the option of leaving, and she would not be offended if Caitrin decided to leave and return in the morning.

Nora could not help but feel comforted when Guinevère took her hands in hers -- giving them a light squeeze -- before she welcomed her to the castle. Nora smiled a little more warmly now -- most likely due to how sensitively the Queen was being towards her, giving her the confidence to show a little happiness. For she did rather like Gwen and wanted to truly spend some time getting to know her. Though, at the moment it was a tough time for her as she is grieving for her father.

"My heart breaks for you and your whole family, and if there is anything I can do to help you, please know I am here." Gwen told her softly and Nora appreciated it greatly, "Thank you, My Lady," and Nora meant it, though lately she had tried to shrug of people's offer of assistance and company. Too sadden and grieved to handle the attention and sympathies. "It truly makes it easier knowing that there are people I can turn to."

Nora knew that she probably should not be saying these types of things to anyone else, let alone the Queen for it was practice to accept these offers of assistance and emotional support, but in reality not to act upon them. For we must depend on ourselves to see through these times. But there was something about the way Gwen greeted Nora and conveyed her sympathies that made Nora feel like she could actually approach her.

"Starting with helping you get settled in your chambers, and something warm to drink, if you feel up to the company. If you wish to be alone, then I understand completely." Gwen asked her politely and kindly.

Nora smiled at her warmly, "That sounds great, My Lady. For I've been traveling for a while and in need of some refreshment and rest. And I would certainly appreciate you company, Your Highness. If you can be spared of course." Nora for some reason felt compelled to ask this for she knew that there were a lot of responsibilities that came with being Queen and she was glad that the Queen wanted to spend time with her.

Nora had a feeling Caitrin was still feeling very burdened just by her response. "I'm positive it will aid in him some way." Nora reassured her again -- well tried to anyway. Though Nora knew that Caitrin was a stubborn woman -- much like herself at times actually -- Nora smiled at her hopefully.

Though, Caitrin looked at a loss at what to say to her about her confession, Nora appreciated her friend's support and understanding. She knew that people found it hard to talk to people when they were about to lose someone they loved dearly.

Caitrin placed little Esmae, who was still sleeping peacefully, down onto the chair, kissed her forehead before she made her way towards Nora and her father's bed. “Do you want to administer the potion? Or should I?” Caitrin asked gently. Nora nodded her head and whispered quietly -- as to not disturb her father though he was most likely too far out of it, "You can do it. I'll hold his hand if that is alright." Nora had no idea why she asked that but she did not want to get in the way. Though even if she was she still would have have stayed where she was.

Thinking that Caitrin must have said yes -- for Nora was more concerned with looking at her father -- she placed her hand over her father's and held on to it with slight pressure. Not too much though. She did not want to hurt him, but she also wanted him to know that she was there. Nora then waited for Caitrin's next step -- which was to administer the brew to her ailing father.

Caitrin grabbed the basket which held her sleeping daughter before she nodded at Nora's suggestion, "Yes, if you take the brew I will follow you up with Esmae, and then we can make sure your father takes it.” Caitrin then smiled again at her friend as she waited for Nora to pick up the brew which she did. Then Nora lead her from the kitchen back upstairs to administer the brew.

Nora could tell that her friend was nervous about it, no doubt afraid since she came up with the brew that it all came down to her. Though, Nora knew that it would be a huge miracle if it did actually cure her father, she knew that the most it will do is help relieve some of his symptoms and for that she was ever grateful to her friend.

Finally they arrived at the door and before Nora turned the door knob so they could enter her father's bed-chambers, she stopped and turned to face her friend. "I just wanted to tell you that no matter if this brew works or not that I'm very grateful that you agreed to try and help my father," she told her friend sincerely -- hoping that what she was saying would ease Caitrin's nervousness. For she did not want her friend to feel so much pressure -- Nora knew the reality of the situation.

"I also know that my father will no doubt pass away." Nora paused as she took a deep breath and willed herself to continue, "But it gives me great comfort that this brew may relieve a lot of his pain and suffering so that he may spend his last moments on this Earth in peace." Nora then turned back towards the door -- as she hoped to hide some of the tears that escaped her eyelids -- before she turned the door knob and gestured for her friend to enter first. But before Nora entered behind her friend, Nora took a deep breath and prayed that the brew would be successful in relieving her father's symptoms before she entered.

“It’s never too late, to the best of my knowledge Aidan is still single, and not promised.” Caitrin informed her friend and Nora smiled a little -- glad that he wasn't promised to anyone else. "That is good," Nora admitted out loud.

Nora watched as Caitrin tucked her daughter in and at first Esmae was hesitant of letting go of Caitrin's dress but she eventually settled down. “If you could grab the brew, I’ll take Esmae with us. If she becomes too restless upstairs I will take her out of the room, I just want to make sure your father gets the brew, that is all.” Caitrin gave her a soft smile, and then Nora noticed Caitrin back-tracking when she said, “Unless you would rather do it in private?” Possibly thinking that she had offended her which was not the case -- was not the case at all and Nora was quick to reassure her friend of that.

"No, that is fine. We can certainly take Esame with us while you administer the potion to my father. I was just thinking about you and Esame and making sure you were both comfortable." Nora hoped that eased Caitrin fears in offending her.

"Shall I grab it now then? And bring it to my father?" Nora offered with a warm smile on her face. For she wanted to make sure that little Esame was settled before they set off to her father's chambers with the potion.

Nora watched with a smile on her face as Caitrin settled her little baby onto her chest, moving slightly back against the chair so she would be comfortable.

“When you get to know him the shyness will disappear, trust me.” Caitrin told her positively. And Nora hoped that she was right -- really after a few years one would think she knew him well, but alas it did not end up that way. "That is true, though I wonder if its too late seeing as its been a several years since we first met." Nora admitted, concerned that maybe he would have found someone else since the last time they saw each other.

“Just be sure of yourself, because if you are meant to be together it will all work out in the end.” Caitrin advised her wisely and Nora smiled a hopeful smile, praying that her friend was right. That maybe once Elenora showed Aidan her interest in getting to know him better that he will reciprocated it. Though she knew that Aidan was not a man to show his feelings in a up-front and open way, she hoped that maybe once he got to know her that he would be the man she saw glimpses of inside him. “Will you invite him round then?” Caitrin asked brightly, with a coy look upon her face that Nora did not miss.

"Maybe," Nora told her friend coyly. She will, maybe. Once she gathered the strength to do so and when things with her father were... Nora could not complete that thought, for the pain of it was too much for her at the moment.

“Yes, the potion should be ready.” Caitrin told her and Nora had a feeling that like she had, forgotten all about the potion for their conversation was going so well. Making Nora felt a tad guilty for that seeing as her father was in so much pain and suffering upstairs. “Should we take it up to him?” Caitrin asked her and Nora nodded her head and then saw how settled Esmae was with her mother.

"What would you like to do with Esmae? Because if you want I could give my father the potion, seeing as little Esmae looks like she is very much settled and content with her mother," Nora offered kindly, knowing that Caitrin too did not like being separated from her daughter as much as her little girl did.