<div style="text-align: justify;">After introductions had been made and the tensions had been broken, the meal had gone on without any real problem. People talked to each other, made remarks on every day matters, and everything seemed to be in order. There was still a lingering tension in Sir Jonas, but he would deal with that problem later. As of now, the man tried to relax and enjoy the meal with his family and select few friends.<br/><br/>When the meal was over, people started drifting off, some to their quarters, some to the warmer parts of the room. Elizabeth and her brother still stayed where they were for a while, speaking in hushed voices. After a few moments, Peter stood up and kissed his sister's hand in a chivalrous manner, before retreating for the night. Elizabeth lingered for just a little longer, before standing up and calling her sister to her.<br/><br/>The two young ladies walked up the stairs together, Elizabeth speaking to Joanna in a gentle intonation. "You must sleep, dearest", she stated kindly, her voice resonating and echoing softly. "It is too late for you to be out of bed. Now be a good girl and...". Elizabeth's voice trailed off when she saw that they were not alone. Feeling her cheeks warm a little, the young woman nodded to the man. "Sir Wylyam", she murmured, her voice vibrating with an emotion she couldn't define. "Are you lost? I can find someone to direct you to your quarters, if that is the case". Joanna, standing next to her sister, watched the interaction in a curious silence.</div>