For the first time, a fair young maiden was paying attention to him! In his old life, affection was not given so freely. The festival was rather large, holding tens of thousands of patrons. For the young miss from the evening before to find him was indeed an honor.<br/><br/>The servant girl smiled seeing Theadric. She hoped to find him around line of men and women that were signing up for the challenges. The girl blushed as he took her hand and spoke to her. Most treated as peasant and plaything. She listened to him and frowned, wondering why he lied. Then he was not used to being among the upper class. The girl was around them they always flaunted their wealth and looked down upon the commoners and peasants. She found something in Theadric it had to more than just his looks. There was a some manor in his upbrining that he would kneel and kiss the hand of an inkeeper's daughter. "I wish you to stay Theadric. Take a stand and face this man." She saw the elite guard approach and heard him call Theadric a "Louse." She wanted to take his hand and run away. The knight was of the elite and they could train Theadric. The elite knights took in many young men of no station and trained them. This would be a chance worth taking. She thought a moment and stood between the knight and the one that showed her favor. "Gentle Knight. I plead with you. Take this young man and train him well that he may be worthy of service. He has courage and will learn. He is loyal and you need only to seek Lord Dorian's approval."<br/><br/>Lady Averlee had just signed her name and was dressed in fine bodice of black leather covered by a fine linen that fitted her athletic figure well. She watched as one of her guards approached the young fledgling that insulted her. The young man that looked liked her father was standing next to the serving wench that served her. No doubt the girl purchased a dressed with the money the man gave her. She looked at the girl with a snobbish nod and wrinkled her nose. "I will challenge this young whelp, Edmond, return to your brothers and prepare for the joust. This "Louse, you call him amuses me and I wish to speak to him."<br/><br/>The knight took a deep breath as he was disappointed not to have fun toying with the young brigand. He bowed to the princess, "As you wish Your Highness."<br/><br/>Averlee nods with approval and she waited for the man to be out of earshot. "Theadric, you saw fit to offend me. There is something that stirs in me and kept me in restless sleep. I wish you to meet with me in private competition, away from prying eyes and attention of my guards. Kneel for I wish you to be my companion and I have send word to Lord Dorian that you be released to me."<br/><br/>The princess looks at the young girl, "What is your name?"<br/><br/>The girl curtsies to the royal woman, "I am Lillian Tremont."<br/><br/>The princess replies, "Good we have met. I wish you both to serve me."<br/><br/>Lillians could not believe her ears. She never wanted to serve a noble and here she was asked. She did not do anything to deserve this. The girl smiled and looked at the young man for approval.