Leolo smiled when Rose told him about her ability to see the fair folk.  She had definitely been touched by magic -- perhaps a lingering result of her childhood trip Summer’s realm.  Leolo just wished that trip had been a more pleasant one for her.  “So, you can see through our illusions?  That gift will serve you well here.”<br/><br/>Obligingly, Leolo let his disguise melt away.  He was taller now, but still broad chested and muscular -- a warrior king.  His features became a bit sharper, while his ears stretched upward into graceful points.  His long hair turned the color of polished gold.   And his eyes shone so brightly that it was almost painful to look into them, like trying to stare at the sun.  “Is this preferable to you?” he asked Rose.<br/><br/>Leolo couldn’t deny that happiness was one thing he couldn’t give Rose.  At least, not immediately.  Eventually, when she’d had time to deal with the truth of her mother’s death, perhaps joy would find her heart again.  Leolo also hoped that showing Rose all the wonders his realm contained might help her smile again.<br/><br/>After the vicious look she’d just given him, Leolo was surprised when Rose volunteered to stay in his chambers.  But the idea certainly didn’t displease him.  “I’m sure many of my people will be as charmed by you as I am,” he assured.  “But it’s true that some might wish you harm, if only to prevent me from regaining my full powers.  So we should stay close.”<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">My knight.</span>Leolo liked the way she called him that -- he wanted Rose to think of him as a trusted protector.  Taking Rose’s hand in his, Leolo summoned another portal and led her through it.  Instantly, they found themselves in an immense bedchamber.  Every surface had been plated with a layer of impossibly thin gold, which glittered in the candlelight.  Even the canopy draped over the bed was made from thousands of tiny links of gold chain.  Sun motifs had also been incorporated into the room’s design, and a giant one stared down at them from where it was painted on the ceiling.<br/><br/>“Are you ready to sleep?” Leolo inquired.  “Or would you like to eat something first?  Or take a bath?”