Jaques lead her up the massive staircase, past many rooms with shut doors. There were some servants and maids who stared in amazement at the girl; they hadn't seen an outsider in five years. After all, that was how long their master had been stuck in his current state. No one was able to leave the premises except him, but he got the worst of the curse. He had to live each day as a horrible creature, more wolflike than human.<br/><br/>He stopped finally and opened the door for her. Inside was a fourposter bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a small bookshelf filled with books. Jaques smiled and nodded, but then noticed she was on her knees on the floor. In an instant he knelt beside her, bringing her into a hug, rubbing her back gently. "Certainly not. He won't harm you, I know that for certain. It's.... a very long story, and it's not mine to tell, but either way, you will be treated well here." He pulled away, giving her an apologetic smile. "Do you need anything else? Something to eat?"