Kate walked by Blake she wore a blue ballgown with a sweetheart neckline and strand of pearls. She only saw him once wounded minorly in battle. She never asked his name. "Darn it! He's on duty. I cannot speak to him or he will be in trouble. The guard, here, can you arrange us a meeting? Please tonight."<br/><br/>Kate knew her father held above anyone. "Yes, I will speak to his superior. You are correct, Katie. He will be in a lot of trouble if he speaks."<br/><br/>Kate placed a jar of salve in his fine uniformed coat pocket very discretely. "Thank you Papa. I am sue his feet are tired."<br/><br/>The mage knew the guards at court rarely had such items. She would see guard were cared for when she visited the palace. From time to time she leave them peppermint candies. The guard would find she left him three.<br/><br/>She gave him a quick smile and entered the grand hall of the castle. The family was officially announced and Kate was united with old and new friends. She and her family were received by the royal family. It was good to see her godfather King Atrius.<br/><br/>"Hello Sire. It has been too long I saw you. How are you?"<br/>Kate was in public so she curtsied and lower her gaze in respect.<br/><br/>King Atrius sniled and embraced her warmly. "Katie, you look just beautiful. I could swear your more like your mother. Such a vision. See that I have first dance with her. Amanda, my dear, dance with You brother."<br/>Kate kissed him on te cheek. "I am most honored. You are my favorite."<br/><br/>Kate had a love hate relationship with Amanda. Kate had to help Amanda maintain good grades because she was princess. It was Kate that was alpha due to her high grades. Amanda was loathed for being bossy and snooty due to her station. She kept to her ladies in waiting. Such prissies as Kate called them. Kate did her duty and curtsied to Amanda the shook hands being civil.<br/><br/>Lord Lyons was the kings advisory and general of all the Kings soldiers. He for protocol sake bowed to his king and chilren. Amana had one brother. He was the sane age as Johnathan, Kate's brother.Soon Johnathan would be knighted.<br/><br/>With the formalities over Lyons spoke to head of the guard and Blake was relieved. "Dress in your finest  uniform and see Lord Lyons. He wishes to speak with you. Guess you in big doo doo now."