It was later that evening when Valentine found himself walking into the dining hall, seemed he didn't have to take that much time as he did getting ready. however he did show well of it. His  outfit  (http://www.historicalemporium.com/store/media/vict_mens_21_full.jpg)  for the night had taken him a few moments to decide upon.He had chosen to wear his long hair down that evening, it had taken a good bit of time to brush it well enough for his liking. Last but not least was the gold pocket watch tucked under the coat, the chain barely showing though a small glint of gold could be seen from time to time.<br/><br/>A look at his watch confirmed he was indeed early for dinner, but not by much it seemed. the maids were busy as bees setting up the table for tonights get together. the maid slaves certainly trying to show their best as well.He wound the watch a few times before he tucked it into a small pocket he had sewn into the coat lining. The way things were looking this was going to be a very entertaining dinner indeed.<br/><br/>Suddenly it struck him that in his self induced rush to make it to the dinner on time, not wanting to disappoint his mother, he had forgotten his case with the paddle, If he left now he would not be back by dinners start and would force all the guests to either start without him or wait for him.<strong>"Drat..."</strong>he exclaimed, loud enough to draw a startled stair from one of the maids busy with making sure the place was tidy.<br/><br/>That small gasp caused Valentine to glance in her direction, that was right.. he didn't have to go back to his room.<strong>"Girl.. come here."</strong>he said authoritatively. The young woman, probably a new addition to the staff, came over meekly.<br/><br/>"y-yes me lord?" she asked, as she arrived.. her voice shook lightly and she had trouble raising her eyes to meet his, either becasue she was shy or afraid.. not that it mattered.<br/><br/><strong>"It seems my dear I have forgotten a Item i needed for tonight Dinner In my room...Now obviously if i left now i would not be back in time for tonight meal and that puts me in a dilemma."</strong>he said, he knew he could have asked her right then and there. however if it was one thing he had weakness to it was a cute and meek young woman. They were much to fun to pick on.<br/><br/>"A-a-a-and what is it me lord requires of me?"she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. seems she knew what he was about to ask and feared the words about to spill from his lips.<br/><br/><strong>"isn't that obvious my dear, i need you to go fetch it for me."</strong>he said<br/><br/>she winced when he spoke those words, lord knows she had already gotten in trouble with Mrs. hemlock when she had dropped one of the plates for tonights dinner in the kitchen.. and now because of this she wouldn't be able to finish her job now.. if any spot was dirty she just imagined "b-b-b-b-but sir, my..."<br/><br/><strong>"But nothing, I have given you an order. Don't worry yourself about your duties here. now go."</strong>he said. he watched as she winced once more before giving a small bow and scurrying off.<strong>'In the red room my dear, a leather carrying bag"</strong>he called after her as she left before finding out which room was his. Of course she might have known him already... but he didn't recognize that face so she could have been added while he was gone.