<div class="floatright"><em><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: comic sans ms;">For:<br/>(http://www.angelickitten.com/gal/avatar/abigail.jpg)<br/>Abigail<br/>Elysia<br/>Reinhardt</span></strong></em></div><br/>The Inquisitor quirks an eyebrow at Cosette's mention but draws no further reaction.  Gilbert dutifully leads you away from Northwind to the stables area.  There Kariss is put up in a stable, and you tend their need personally.  There's an fenced in area near the stable house, where several horses are grazing and being let loose to exercise.  There seems to be at least two armed guards that are easily visible, and half a dozen stable hands that deal with the dozens of mounts in the area.<br/><br/>It takes longer than expected, mostly because Abigail finds the comfort of routine activity calming her mind, gathering her few possessions, she follows Gilbert back to Northwind.  Inquisitor Bernard doesnt give you a second glance as he goes about his duty.  Escorted by Gilbert who willingly banters with you at what ever level youre comfortable with, you're to what appears to be an open Inn.  Gilbert assures, you that it's not an inn, but rather appointments, for invited guest, and that no charge will be incurred against her.<br/><br/>"You mentioned a desire to clean up, so i believe Inquisitor Bernard has sent word ahead to help that along.", in the room is an empty basin, and two pitchers of water lukewarm water.  A wash cloth, is put out as well as a small dish of powdered soap.<br/><br/>"Word of your presence should have made it's way to the queen by now.  She's been made aware of your desire to make yourself presentable, and a runner should be sent within the hour to alert you to your desired presence.  Will there be anything else then?"<br/><br/><br/><br/>