edric tensed as he listened to her words. Did she see the scars on his wrist? He blinked his eyes and the sudden flash of memory hit him of the beserker orc jumping down from the rocks onto him. The start of the music brought him back just as suddenly. He looked over to Lady Kate and saw an ever so slight sheen on her neck. He put his other hand over hers and felt a slight shaking. Cedric took a breath and calmed himself in hopes he would calm Kate, and as she turned her head and looked to him, Cedric smiled and tried to reassure her.<br/>"No, m'lady, I am not in pain. Of my wounds, I have healed well. Maybe if it is permitted, I would very much like to walk with you through the gardens later this night? Maybe then we could speak more of our victory if it pleases you."<br/>Cedric didn't wait for Kate's reply, for he stepped forth and turned to face her and took her hand, and stepped close and slid his other hand around her waist, and they started to dance to the music that had filled the ballroom.