Kate met her father in the main hall. The last of the guests left and the servants scurried to clean up. Lyons smiled and gave her a hug, "Tonight was a success and you were gracious. I think all had a good time. The ladies you chose were all equally paired. How you executed that strategy I will never know. I may have you seat my lords at the palace. So much bickering and all I heard was laughter."<br/><br/>Kate hugged her father and killed his cheek, "I do not know your lords as well as I know my friends. Jon helped and I have watched your officers grow into men. It was easy to pair them with girls from school and at court. Thank you for adding Princess Amanda. She would have everyone unnerved. Your officers needed a less stressful night."<br/><br/>Kate yawned and pulled back from his embrace, "This was a fun evening and I think all will sleep well tonight. You looked grand Papa. Thank you for keeping Jon away and have a good night."<br/><br/>Lyons nodded and stifled a yawn, "We will discuss your lieutenant tomorrow."<br/><br/>Kate held his hands, "Of course, Papa. I invited Lady Averly just for you. I hope you have pleasant dreams." She winked and danced to the stairs holding out her hands. "La da da la de da. I will never forget this night."<br/><br/>She climbed the stairs and removed her dress and folded over her dressing chair. The mage let down her hair humming a waltz. She dressed for bed and crawled into bed; took a deep breath, closed her eyes and dreamed of Cedric."