Kate paid the baker and she led her gift outside. "The mugs are mine. I leave them at the shop to have when I shop. We can return them later. I get extra cocoa power and add mint oil or leaves at home. We are not far from my house in the garden district. There you can rest as tomorrow we leave by ship to Wildwood Shire. That is my home and would not miss Winterfest. I am sure you would like to see your homeland. The pass will after we arrive and come Spring we can travel. You need not carry your bag so tightly. No one will take your treats. You don't want them smooched." Kate places her hand into his. She felt him tense as people passed. "You will get used to being around others and not feel you have to look down cast... head up, shoulders back, stand tall much better."<br/><br/>Kate walked proudly having him with her. She passed and other gave them polite nods or a hearty Good Day. Occasionally one would address as Master Mage Kate or M'Lady and a he as Sir. Kate looked up at him. "How fine you look and no one has to know your past unless you tell them."