Hilda was quite proud of herself; she had averted another sticky situation.  She was always the trouble shooter of the household; it wasn't that she had an odd sense of superiority.  Okay, maybe it was.  Now, she was consoling Drinian (he needed consoling after the story she made up to him).<br/><br/>"There, there Master.  I know 'tis disappointing that Amora already likes one of the other servants.  Why I think she and Lotor would make a great couple!  After all, you want her to be happy don't you?  She was just entertaining you, you know because she didn't want to hurt her Lordship's feelings."  Hilda had convinced him it was time to call it a night; she was standing in the master bedroom, consoling poor Drinian.<br/><br/>Lord Drinian didn't know what else to say; at least he had not invested a large amount of time and energy into her.  Still, maybe she and Lotor could live in his household until they had enough to move out on their own.  Of course, what was he talking about?  Its not like Amora had been in the house longer than 1/2 day; she must have talked to Hilda about it when he wasn't looking.  Perhaps they were starting to get along after all.  You know how the first day can always be a rough patch.<br/><br/>He thought to drown his sorrows tonight in some real wine.  When he went for his flask on the night stand, Hilda quickly snatched it up.  "Now now, Drinian.  You have been doing so much better, we can't have you drinking that.  You have to wake up early you know; I'll help Amora make your favorite pastries."  Then Hilda gave Drinian a big, awkward hug and a smooch right on the cheek.  Ugh; did they invent breath mints yet?<br/><br/>After Hilda left, Drinian took out his journal.  He wrote an entry:  "I believe in love at first sight; but it can be one sided sometimes.  Unrequited love is a bitter herb to swallow."  With this, he went to sleep, his journal strewn about on the floor.  Ah, someone will clean it up in the morning ... yawn.<br/><br/>*********************<br/><br/>"Wake up deary; it's time to get breakfast going ..."