Kate touched her cheek. She wanted to stop him. She could tell he was happy and saying things was not easy. The kiss was all he had to do. That the mage knew had to take courage. It was no surprise he ran. Kate saw the bravest warriors became word stumblers around girls.<br/>Kate could not wait until that evening all she thought of was Will; and how nice it would be not hearing Jonathan gloat at breakfast, until the summer tournament.<br/><br/>The mage picked up Will's plate and fork and gave the dishes to a servant. Kate refilled her mug and joined her friends watching the archery contest. An unknown man dressed in green won the purse of $300 and maiden of his choice. Some girl named Marion was chosen.