Kate hesitated as she finished laying out his clothes. She looked toward the privy room she did not hear him. If Trey was going to be her protector, Kate had to let him do for himself. When her father and brother returned, Trey would have responsibilities and be kept busy. Kate thought about Trey, how her life changed, and about how much she cared about him. She was realized she did not want Trey out of her life.<br/>Kate looked to the privy door and smiled to herself, "Take your time Trey, there is no hurry. I have your clothes ready." She looked around her room and this was the first time a man was in her room for more than a few minutes. The mage thought of her father and brother,she  took a deep breath; walked to the fireplace; and added a log to the fireplace.<br/><br/>There was light knock on her door, "Katie is Ann."<br/><br/>Kate knew that Ann would bring tea and food for Trey. She went to the door. "Uh yes, please come in."<br/><br/>Ann placed a tray of tea and ginger bread cookies on Kate's desk. "How is our new arrival or patient?"<br/><br/>Kate chuckles, "He awoke a few minutes ago. He is um uh well... he is taking a bath."<br/><br/>Ann looked at her with her hands on her hips, "Ya tell'n me you have a naked man in your room. Ya know you're not supposed to see a man naked until your wedding day."<br/><br/>Kate bites her lip, "Yes, I know our customs; Ann. Trey is in no condition to be in his own room."<br/><br/>Ann walked past Kate and walked into the privy, "Don't get up dear. I had to see you for myself. I am Ann, head housekeeper and cook. You do not bow to me. I am a servant in the  manor. You call me Ann, Dear."<br/><br/>Ann moved closer to Trey to get a better look, "Good gods man, ya be an elf and by the looks of you, ya needs more than tending to. I have seen mah share of naked men."<br/><br/>Kate rushed in, "Is alright Trey, Ann is more my mother than a servant. She will not hurt you."<br/><br/>Ann sits by the tub and hold's Trey arm as she examines his burned right wrist. "Ya poor dear. I have tea and ginger cookies. I think a hot meal may be better. I have stag stew, apple pie, an' sweet bread tha Katie brought sent right up to you. Ya need anythin', please,  let meh know."<br/><br/>Ann wiped a tear, "What's ya name dear? I will fetch yah ice and food. Nev'ar seen a man so marred in meh life…be he slave or fighter. Yah too thin even for an elf."<br/><br/>Kate rolls up her sleeves and begins to wash his hair as Ann speaks to him, "No worries Dear, any time ya hungry, ya see meh, and I will fix what ya wants. Can you tell me what ya likes to eat? You smell like a forest after a spring rain. If I was a wee bit younger I 'd more than court ya. How long ya been without a good romp?"<br/><br/>Kate playfully splashes him as Ann talks , "Ya gonna be spo'ilt good. Ya in a bad sorts. I know your confused and world is upside down. Ya come to  me if ya can't find Katie. I won hurt you. I know you feelin' of shame and deep hurts. It will ease in a few months. Yah needs ta talk or need quiet place to feel right again. Ya comes to Ann."<br/><br/>Kate rinses his hair and wraps it in a towel as Ann stands, "I will leave you to dress and Katie to tend to you. I will be right up with food. I will bring you  a mug of warm cider and glass of milk with a bit of sweet cocoa." Ann winks and smiles at him before leaving the room.<br/><br/>Kate chuckles, "Ann likes you Trey. I have never seen her do this for anyone." The mage hugs him and looks into his eyes.