Kate notice Jasper had flinched as he did with her. She saw Jasper's brief, pained look, "She is loosing her feathers because she is stressed and has not eaten. Do not worry, once she gets food and is at home in the manor, she will regain her feathers and luster. The family ball will be too much for you both. I have a room-suite in the school. Would you and Abigail like to stay in it? I will come pick you up after the ball. Abigail, you will come to no harm and I will set you up to have food and housekeeping. I am so sorry for the lab wing treatment. They tried to help and you saw them as trying to harm you. I will place a protective spell in my wing and anyone with malice goes to the keep. This will give you both time to get reacquainted without interruption. The invitation to Wildwood Manor still stands if you do not mind the noise. I would love to have you both for company."