(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/94/Batescharacter.jpg)<br/><br/>Countess Victoria Ebberly was busy readying her estate for Christmas holiday. She had doled out the staffs assignments while she would be away. The staff that had family would be dismissed, able to be with their families, the rest would stay and attend to the estate while she was away. She had planned on an extended  stay tis time, staying right into the new year. She so loved staying at the Forest Keep Manor. She traveled there so often, she had her own special room there.<br/><br/>She had met the Lord and Lady on her travels when she was still married to the count, God rest his soul. They had some grand gatherings at the manor. Upon one of those such visits, she wandered away and discovered the delicious little secret they had. Training unkempt girls for pleasure. Well, with her sexual appetite, how could she not beg to be part of the process? Not just that, she had a penchant for the family as well, they did treat her well there. She adored the staff that the Lord and Lady had at the manor, they were so accommodate to her 'needs'.<br/><br/>Once everything was secure at her estate, she made the journey to the Manor. It was not a long journey, just over two hours at the most. The snow provided a perfect backdrop for Christmas. How she did love the holiday, so full of hope, and special 'gifts'. As the countess pulled up to the Manor, she was more than impressed with the decorations that were being hung for the festivities. She waited for he staff to open her carriage and escort her to her room. Someone of her standing was treated very well here. She decided to dress simply today, since she was traveling, leaving the more elaborate dress for later.<br/><br/>[(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/a/a4/Victoriancostume3.jpg)