While Cassiopeia was outside with her mother, Orion was now left alone, since Mother had excused herself in order to locate the whereabouts of Father.  Actually, Bernard was still there, in the same position and spot where he had been all this time.  As their eyes met, his attendant simply shrugged, as if to say, “What are you gonna do?”<br/><br/>Soon after, the Princess returned without her queen.  She proceeded to take comfort in a nearby chair.  Her inquiry about rugby surprised him a little.  Was she really, truly interested in a sport he played?  Or just yanking his chain, as she was wont to do?  Orion sat near her, but kept his eyes locked on hers, despite the temptation to look elsewhere.  “What is it you wish to know about rugby, Cassiopeia?” he asked sincerely.