<strong>"Master Tehr!"</strong>Alex straightened up and looked at 'his' mentor as soon as he heard his voice again, before looking around and blushing faintly as he then looked back over at Tehr himself.<strong>"Well ah, I may have been missing my sister a little more than I'd normally admit, I want her to feel as welcome and at ease as you have all made me..."</strong>His words were met with a small chuckle from Christina along with a grin, before Alex let out a small groan.<strong>"Mind. Gutter. Out."</strong>This only seemed to provoke Christina into a louder chuckle in turn.<br/><br/><strong>"Well ah, I just mean, well our family has been looked upon rather poorly because of how we are viewed by the eyes of others at times. It is difficult to really describe just how much a difference this level of acceptance, friendly teasing and welcome can bring to a weary soul. I try and face the world my way, but my sister tends to approach things a little differently."</strong>He paused at this, while Christina grinned and seemed to urge him on by a gesture of her hand to elaborate, causing Alex to focus his attention upon Tehr.<br/><br/><strong>"Carolyn is a picture of calm, patient and wise beyond her years, but don't let that fool her. There's fire as well as ice in her veins, if she gets angered her temper can be frightening, and the cold her voice can seemingly radiate when she finds it necessary can make a grown man wary of crossing her. She is a sweetheart and an accepting person in general, but when her passions burn hot that calm can give way easily enough. I am not sure how she will react to the way things are here. This level of acceptance. I think she'll probably be on her guard for a while but being accepted as she accepts others may still be a bit overwhelming, and if she lets her passions show then please be patient with her, we do not often get to let ourselves free the way we have here."</strong><br/><br/>Those words were followed by a silent hug from behind by Christina who had moved to her feet while he was talking. The hug was slow, affecionate and gentle, a comforting hug of a friend or more, a hug without the urgency of a lover at the time but a tender one with a non-family member. Nevertheless Christina whispered just loud enough for all three of them to hear it.<em>"I'm sure we'll manage to make her feel welcome here too, and it will be a pleasure to see someone who makes you open up like this, anxious and nervous just waiting to see them."</em>Christina's smile was matched by Alex's own in those moments.<br/><br/>A little after that there was a quick knock on the doorway however, and Sarah's voice could be heard through easily enough.<strong>"Sir, Ma'am, a rider has arrived is being escorted by Angelique to the dining room to have a seat and something to drink, apparently she's been riding hard for the last section of her journey."</strong>That said, the maid was on the move again to get everything else ready.<br/><br/><em>"Well now, let's go meet our guest."</em>Christina smiled, heading towards the door as Alex nod but muttered half-audibly.<strong>"I wonder why she'd be riding hard at the end, I was looking to get out of the cold quickly on my own arrival but the weather should be fine today."</strong>Moving along with Christina and Alex the three of them would come to see Rosalyn in the hallway, who smiled to them all and looked at each in turn, her eyes lingering upon Tehr. It seemed she was about to speak for a moment, but then closed her mouth and merely smile letting them pass quietly at that time.<br/><br/>Arriving to the dining room they were greeted by a somewhat familiar sight of Angelique pouring a cup of tea to a guest, in this case a young woman that they had been expecting. Alex's smile widened as he spoke in a warm tone, gazing over at her.<strong>"It is good to see you again sis. Still, for formalities, Lady Carolyn, may I introduce you to the master of the house, Master Tehr ir'Wynt, my mentor."</strong>Alex then gestured in mirror to his previous gesturing while addressing Tehr. "Master Tehr, this is my sister and voice of reason, Lady Carolyn d'Hesfal." He smiled in a manner of someone who had just got refreshed by a long good sip of water after a walk in a desert, someone who for a moment felt that even worst of troubles could be conquered. The effects of her sister's arrival were already evident in him at least, while Christina did blink before smirking a hint at this although it might not have extended the same joviality all the way to her eyes.<br/><br/><strong>"Ah and I must not forget to introduce the lady of the house either. Lady Christina d'Wynt, may I introduce to you my sister Lady Carolyn d'Hesfal, and Lady Carolyn, it is my pleasure to present to you Lady Christina d'Wynt, one of the most beautiful roses in the city."</strong>Alex seemed a touch nervous for a moment as the two women regarded one another in turn.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">I understand how it goes sometimes. I hope that my portrayal was fair for now, and yes I enjoyed the post. I think Rosalyn has been under a fair bit of pressure with the Duke missing but I wonder if introducing that aspect to this same evening when Tehr's just coming back from the Queen and they've having a guest was crowding things too much. Anyhow, hope this reply is good as it is and sorry for the delay with it. Yesterday I only thought about posting when I was already getting to bed. Not my best behaviour at all.</div></div>