Belle nodded quietly when Erik said he had things to do. "I understand", she replied softly. "I will be there for the rest of the day, I believe". Belle knew she would feel lonely in there, but at least there was a chance he might join her later. Allowing him to get up first, she did the same later. Before he could go, she only made one request. "If you meet my father... tell him I am fine", she asked softly. As he stepped out of the castle, she changed into her dress and moved for the library carrying the old one. She considered that with some work, she could make it good enough to wear again. After leaving her work material organized, she once again went looking for Jaques, to ask for his help with the fire. As she met the man, Belle seemed calm and content. "Hello, Jaques", she greeted calmly. "Will you help me with the fire at the library, please?"<br/><br/>Gaston hoped he would convince Gerard to leave the forest. As anyone else, he didn't believe this monster nonsense. Yet, he wasn't comfortable being there with so few men. So whatever happened, they should return later with more men, if needed. "Very well. Let's go. Maybe she is already home waiting for you", he repeated. "I will walk you home and see if she has returned already."