Kate was stunned by his sudden word.  “I must marry you this very hour!"<br/><br/>The mage stood with her mouth slowly to close as he exclaimed, “Where can I find a Priest?”<br/><br/>Once Motto caressed her waist she hugged him back and pulled him close. The moment was broken as he swiftly left the room. She followed Motto after glancing at the cook. The elder woman looked up from rolling dough, "Hearts are breaking Katie. Ya found yaself a handsome knight."<br/><br/>The make grinned widely, "I only hope Papa will approve."<br/><br/>Kate scurried out of the kitchen to the main dining hall. She was greeted by three of her friends.<br/><br/>"Where did you go?" Chimed a lady in a blue long dress with her hair tied up in a blue ribbon that fell to the side.<br/><br/>The second held a mug and handed it to the mage, "Here you Katie. What were you doing in the kitchen? Is the cook alright?"<br/><br/>The third spun from dancing in her brother's arms, "Katie! There you are. Please, play your lute."<br/><br/>Kate hugged each girl. I and the cook are fine. Sir Motto hurt his hand. Thank you for the cider."<br/><br/>Kate saw Jon and Motto chasp arms and their voices carried to the corner of the room. The mage removed a well-loved lute from a leather case. She rejoined the other at the table where her father and sword master were in discussion. The lords and ladies returned to their seats as Kate strummed and tuned the instrument. She looked up from strimming, "Any requests?"<br/><br/>A brown headed girl the same age as Kate looked up at Kate. The blue ribbon was coming loose. She set a mug on the table, "Give us a traditional tune in celebration. These fine knight fought bravely this day."<br/><br/>Kate strummed and fingered the strings, "Aye. that they did." She played a knight's tale of love. "Join me in chorus."<br/>She sang soprano voice and even tempo music that filled the inn. She was joined in voices and accompaniments of fiddle, flute, and drum.<br/><br/>All the time she played she kept her eyes on Motto occasionally looking at her lute.