Kate hugged him and a servant was summoned to replace Trillian. The man was frequently seen at the palace and Kate knew he was very happy to live there. His wife was a laundress.<br/><br/>"Good to see you Astan. How is you wife and daughter?"<br/><br/>The man seated Kate and poured her  fine etched, crystal water glass. "She is well and with child.  Katie, she will be happy to see you. What would like to drink?"<br/><br/>Kate scooted her chair to the table and unfolded a napkin folded into a bird o her plate. "Astan, I would like hot apple cider. I am happy to see all of you soon. This is Trillan, he is the newest member of the family. Trillan, I introduce you Astan, he and his wife, Angeleen have served the king for as long I can remember."<br/><br/>Astan poured Trillan a crystal glass water. "Glad to meet you. Aren't you lucky to be with the Lyons's. What would you like to drink? We have wine, ale, cider, tea, juice, and milk."