Tehr thanked Alex and watched his apprentice leave before turning to Angelique,<strong>"You've been a great help to me Angelique, as you always are.  I don't know how I would function without you.  I must add that your zeal for this type of work equals that of your mother, if my memory serves.  I'm sure you know that right now, Hewthorne Hall could not function without your skilled managerial hand, and if I don't tell you often enough how much I appreciate it, then I am a fool."</strong>He took both of her hands and kissed the backs of her knuckles on each hand.<strong>"But I hope that if this enterprise gets off the ground, and house Wynt sees a rise in it's fortunes, both financially and in opportunity, I can see you rewarded.  Would that you enjoy more time to study pursuits such as law, I would see to it that your desires are fulfilled.  You already know how much I desire to please you, but I would see all your desires fulfilled, not just those that lay between bedsheets."</strong><br/><br/>Tehr spoke with her for a bit more before bowing,<strong>"I wish a quick bath and fresh change of clothing before Tea, and I'm sure you have duties to attend.  I shall manage the bath alone, for your presence would no doubt be a very likely distraction and we do not have time for that, but if you could lay out a fresh change of clothing on my bed, something regal for I must away to the palace this afternoon and will be gone till the morrow.  I need something appropriate for court if you please."</strong><br/><br/>Tehr bathed quickly, only heating up a single bucket of water and using that to clean his body.  The prestidigitation cantrip was useful for cleaning, but never felt fully effective.  He dabbed on just a hint of a scent on his wrists before heading to the bedroom to dress, and then making his way to the living room where high tea was usually served in a comfortable setting.  He was eager to bring up, officially, his proposal to Emily d'Ravos and Rosalyn d'Caelor.  H wondered if there would be other guests, considering it a slight possibility.