“Apologies, “she softly says while scooting herself further down out of her way. To her surprise Jaeil moved alongside her. When her shoulder touched the wall she realized there was no further room for her to go. Slowly standing to her feet she was cornered and before she realized it tears began to fall from her eyes. Her intentions were not to intimidate her even though that was exactly what she was doing but like before she couldn’t help but gaze upon her as she never knew such emotion existed in a woman. The longer she stood in front of her in silence the more she began to panic.

“I will not harm you nor will you be harmed.” In response it appeared the tears flowed steadily from her eyes.

“You have not eaten since you’ve arrived.”

“I have not.”

“Is there a reason?”

“I do not know.”

“You need to nourish your body.”

“I do not have coin.”

“Coin?”

“Yes to purchase food, “her bottom lip quivered as she spoke.

“You do not need coin to eat.”

“How will I repay you?”

“You owe me nothing come dinner awaits, “she says walking off towards the double doors leading towards the dining area. Ate ragging her tail happily follows behind her. Trying to calm herself she wiped away her tears and joined them in the kitchen. Once she entered she was amazed at its size the grand cabinets, the marble counter tops, and the architecture alone was simply beautiful. Ate lay content on the floor chewing on a massive deer bone in an area designated for her. Taking a seat two chairs away from Jaeil she was impressed by the meal before her. Still with her head down her stomach ached from hunger but she was still too scared to move. Grabbing the hen Jaeil cuts it in half placing one of the halves onto her plate. Next she grabs a bowl filling it with the prepared vegetable soup then picks up her spoon, she notices Alani has yet to fill her plate.

“Are you not fond of the food prepared?”

“No.”

“No, “she responded in a surprised tone.

“No, I am—-I am apologies.”

“There is plenty of food see your belly swell with nourishment.” Reaching over Jaeil watched as her arm trembled while grabbing one of the hens glazed with honey for taste. Placing it on her plate, she broke apart the meat then placed a small portion into her mouth the sweat taste felt welcoming upon her tongue. Internally she wanted to ravage the meat but with Jaeils eyes upon her she fought the urge and calmed herself. No further words were exchanged as they sat and ate in silence. Once her appetite had been satisfied Jaeil removed herself from the table then towards her room, while Ate remained. With Jaeil gone she was able to relax filling her stomach with another hen, bread, vegetable soup, and a few quail eggs. Before toping her dinner off with wine she drank two glasses of water. Completely fulfilled she stands and begins clearing off the table. Once she was done she washed the dishes, wiped off the table, then swept and mopped the floor. Blowing out the flame on the lit lanterns she exits the dining room into the living room area. In the same spot she laid upon the hard floor hoping to find rest. As her body finally relaxed and her eyes closed for the night they quickly jolted open upon hearing a knock at the door. Laying still, Jaeil walks passed her to open the door and when she did was she greeted with a passionate kiss. Not able to advert her gaze she stared awaiting to see who had commanded such affection from the great warrior. Breaking the kiss, she steps aside allowing the visitor entry into her home and when she did both her and Alanis (Alice) eyes meet. Grabbing Jaeil, then pressing her body against hers she kissed her passionately again this time she never took her eyes of Alani. Ate sensing another scent in the house emerges from the dining room seeing the visitor she immediately growls in anger running towards her.