Amelia waited nervously at the table. Breakfast was nearly ready, but Zelgadis hadn=t come down quite yet. She was still a little shocked about the previous day. And she was overjoyed. He actually did care about her! He reached out to her! It was all she thought about since it happened. She would have to get an explanation for her question from him, though. She couldn=t interrupt that embrace. She could wait for a real answer. But did he care about her like that? And could she ever find the courage to ask him that? Zelgadis entered the room without making a sound. Amelia wasn=t even aware of his presence until her father spoke up. AAh! Good morning, Zelgadis! Sleep well?@ Amelia jumped slightly and looked up to see him. AGood morning, Prince Phileonel. The room was very nice. I slept like a roc...log.@ He turned to face Amelia. AGood morning, Amelia.@ She put on her best smile. AGood morning! Have a seat.@ He sat down in one of the empty chairs and the food was brought in. As usual, the food was exquisite, and the entire conversation was dominated by Phil. Zel and Amelia just ate and listened, occasionally giving a AUh huh@ or AMmm hmm.@ Every once in a while, one of them would sneak a glance at the other when no one was watching. Breakfast was soon over since Zel and Amelia were able to eat the whole time, and Phil, being the giant that he is, can talk and eat at the same time. The three prepared to leave the room. ASo what are you two planning to do today?@ asked Phil with his usual enormous smile. AOh! I was thinking maybe we could go through the city today.@ replied Amelia. AA splendid idea, Amelia. You two go run along. Have fun!@ Prince Phil went on about his business. He trusted his daughter completely. She=d never do anything to shame him, so he could give her all the freedom she asked for. Amelia whirled around to face Zel. AWell? Coming, Mr. Zelgadis?@ He smiled and chuckled a little. AI thought I asked you to stop calling me that?@ AOh yeah! Sorry!@ She giggled at her own forgetfulness. They left the dining room and headed towards the front door of the castle. Today was even cloudier. As they started to walk through the castle grounds and into the city, Amelia moved closer to Zel and locked arms with him. He looked at her, confused. She looked up at him and smiled. ADon=t you know how to escort a lady?@ She winked at him, and he began to blush.