Taya lifts up her skirts so that they don't make noise on the ground as they move. Cecelia's dress only reaches to ankle length, so she doesn't have to hold them up. Being behind Allen and surround by the other servants, Taya misses the slight frown on Allen's face. When they do get to the part of the palace set aside for guests, Taya's ankle is starting to throb. She knows it would be too dangerous to send anyone out for a bowl of cold water in order to soak a rag in. She'll just have to settle for keeping it elevated and hope it quits hurting quite so badly.<br/><br/>"There is no cause to be alarmed. Allen and the captain of the guards is quite capable of handling the situation. Cecelia, if you will help me get into my night gown in my chambers?"<br/><span style="font-style: italic"><br/>Cecelia bowed slightly. "Of course your majesty." Both of them know there will be very little sleep gained tonight. At least not until word that the intruder has been caught reaches them. </span>