<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ff99">Cameron was delayed slightly by a page in the hallway, requiring he accept a message from him.  Cameron thanked the boy and read the message as he walked, humming thoughtfully.  He was still considering it as he slipped into the secret passage -- better prepared tonight, with both nightclothes and a change for tomorrow tucked under his arm.  That would be difficult to explain if he were encountered, but given how few people knew of the hidden hallway, he thought it worth the risk.<br/>
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He pushed open the hidden door in Gwen's quarters cautiously, listening for voices.  She seemed alone.  Satisfied, he slid into the room.  "Ahh... nothing quite like a merry fire in the grate to take the edge off an evening," he murmured, coming up behind her.  He set his clothing aside to wrap his arms around her waist.</span></span>