Tehr nodded at Heidi and held up a hand for her to wait for a moment.  Then to Christina he nodded at Carolyn,<strong> "Sister, if you can see to lady Carolyn's needs, I imagine that a bath would do wonders to help her feel at home."</strong><br/><br/>He waited for the two to leave before turning to Heidi again and saying,<strong>"I don't want to startle the mercenary with the presence of the lord of the house, but could you see that he is cared for?  Water, a warm meal, fresh bandages if he requires them.  Also make sure the stable master sees to his horse before he leaves.  I'll not have a brave steed suffer after doing the duty of bringing the lady Carolyn here.  If the mercenary seems to be at least somewhat trustworth, offer to let him stay the night in the stables.  It isn't the most comfortable spot, but I'd rather not invite him into the home and the bunks above the stables are fairly full.   I imagine it's more comfortable than sleeping on the road at least.  If he would rather, give him a pair of gold coins and directions to a modest and clean inn.  Tell him that his lodgings for the next few nights are courtesy of house Wynt, for his service to Lady d'Hesfal.  I want him to know that we appreciate any hardship he may have suffered, even while being paid for it.  But at the same time I'd prefer to keep him at a respectable distance."</strong><br/><br/>Tehr took a sip of his tea and then called out as Heidi was leaving,<strong> "Oh, and Heidi?" </strong>The maid turned to look at him,<strong>"See if you can casually engage him in conversation.  I'd like to know what hardships befell him on the road, though not  enough to pry him for information."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Yes m'lord,"</strong>Heidi answered with a smile,<strong> "I shall be... subtle."</strong><br/><br/>Tehr grinned at the redheaded maid,<strong> "I'm sure you will."</strong><br/><br/>He waited for Heidi to leave and then addressed Rosalyn and Alex,<strong> "Now, I know that you will soon be busy with your twin sister my apprentice, but let us not forget that there is much going on at the moment as well.  The creation of the trading company is paramount.  I would love to hear any insight that either of you might have on either of the houses Saari or Forgefist, as I trust the both of your judgement and would value your thoughts."</strong>Tehr found his gaze lingering on Rosalyn, and wished briefly, that the two of them were alone, that he might take her in his arms.  But there would be time for their budding romance later, and she had asked for a bit of discretion around others.  Even though Alex knew, he would respect her wishes, even though his desire was to simply tear her clothing off and have her again right now.