Chapter 2-
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Will rode Tug at top speed as he heard Horace in the distance yell, "WILL!"
He decided that he should head to Castle Redmont, because he had some strange urge in the back of his mind to see his childhood friend, Alyss Mainwaring, Lady Pauline's apprentice.
He rode on for some time, until he heard hoofbeats behind him.
"Get back here, Will!" Horace called.
"Gotta catch me first, Altman!" Will called, taking off on Tug.
Eventually, Will arrived at Castle Redmont, with Horace not far behind.
"How does Tug ride for so long, so fast?" Horace asked inquisitively.
Will shrugged. "Eh, practice, maybe?"
"Sounds reasonable," Horace agreed. "Since you won, I take it as my honor to pay for dinner."
"Where?" Will asked.
"I thought we would pay Jenny a visit in the restaurant she works at in Wensley Village," Horace suggested.
"Maybe pick up Alyss on the way?" Will mentioned quietly.
"Ha, yeah, we'll pick up Alyss. Then I'll give you two some alone time an-"
"I will run you through with this knife," Will threatened, unsheathing his saxe.
Horace raised his hands in surrender. "Okay, okay! Someone's in a mood…"
Kicker and Tug whinnied in agreement.
"Can it, you two!" Will grumbled.
(Time Skip)
Will clasped his hand on the stone windowsill at the top of the tower in Castle Redmont.
He peeked his head in. "So if you were greeting King Duncan, carrying an urgent message, how would you begin?" Lady Pauline asked Alyss.
"I would begin by bowing, then I would say, 'Good afternoon, your highness. I bring an urgent message from the Baron Arald of Castle Redmont. My name is-" Alyss caught a glimpse of Will in the window, "WILL!"
Lady Pauline jumped in her seat. "Your name is Will?" She asked as Alyss ran to the window.
Will jumped in the window, and into the small office room. Alyss kissed his cheek with joy. Lady Pauline cleared her throat loudly three times. Alyss stepped away from Will and developed a sudden interest in her shoes.
"My sincerest apologies, Lady Pauline, if I were interrupting anything," Will said calmly.
"It is okay, Will," Lady Pauline replied.
"My lady, may I borrow Alyss for a moment, and then return her?" Will asked politely.
"Sure, Will. You may step outside for the moment. Just… don't use the window next time," Lady Pauline requested.
"Yes ma'am. Thank you," Will said. He laced his hand through Alyss's and led her out the door.
Once it was shut, Alyss said, "Oh, it is such a delight that you are here, Will! I am so sorry that I missed the ceremony earlier! I deeply wished that I could make it."
"It's fine, Alyss. I came because I was wondering if you wanted to come to dinner with Horace and I at Jenny's restaurant?"
"Oh, I would love to! Thank you, Will!" Alyss said. She gave him a quick peck on the lips. "If you'll excuse me, I will go request the night off from Pauline."
Will cleared his throat quickly. "Yeah, sure. I'll be right out here."
Alyss stepped back into the office, and closed the door behind her. Will stood outside for a few minutes, twiddling his thumbs, fiddling with his saxe knife, until Alyss finally emerged from the room.
"Okay, I am off for tonight! Now let's go catch up with each other. I am DYING to hear what happened in Skandia," Alyss said.
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