"I still desire to unguent. I will come to you early in the morning, if you desire," Gavin said. "I tend to rise early in the morning and have breakfast here in the gardens. If you are up that early, I'd love for you to join me." The mornings were normally his alone time. Diane ate in her rooms, prefering to be alone.<br/><br/>They barely made it to the door to the women's quarters when Diane came walking out. She nearly collided with her brother and Honore. Stopping, she looked at them, surprised.<br/><br/>"Diane, why are you wandering around after dark," Gavin asked.<br/><br/>"I was just getting some fresh air," Diane said, not wanting to let her brother know she just had a run in with the baroness. If Masako was ever going to be seen in favor with Gavin, it wouldn't do to tattle on her just yet.<br/><br/>"It's late, Diane. You should be going to bed. You," Gavin said, looking her over, "are in your nightgown."<br/><br/>Diane looked down and sighed. "I forgot about that."<br/><br/>"Something bothering you?"<br/><br/>"Nothing much," diane said. She got a good look at her brother, pointing to the braid. "What is that?"<br/><br/>"Nothing," Gavin said, looking at Honore. He had promised to keep it a secret, for now. "Honore...I mean the comtess and I were talking about traditions, that's all."<br/><br/>Diane smiled. "Well, I'd love to talk to the Comtess more about traditions tomorrow." She turned to the comtess. "We are still on for lunch tomorrow?"<br/><br/>Before Honore could answer, Gavin said, "No, you're not. You're having lunch with Lord Martinez tomorrow, Diane."<br/><br/>"When were you planning on telling me?"<br/><br/>"Tomorrow."<br/><br/>Diane sighed. "Can I at least go get a book from the library? Please?"<br/><br/>Gavin looked uncomfortable. He didn't want to seem cruel to his sister in front of Honore, but she was in her nightgown! "I'll go get you a book. Please take the comtess to her rooms for me."