The next morning, Lothíriel sat in Edoras' healing house while the two healers studied her stomach. The poultice had been removed and nothing remained where the wound should have been. They touched the area, asking about tenderness and other related questions, but after rigorous study, they both straightened.

"I truly believe we should have King Aragorn teach us a few of his techniques. The amount of time it took for healing like this to take place is paramount to magic!" One of the healers stated as Lothíriel redressed herself. While she was grateful for how quickly she had recovered, she did wonder if the credit rested solely upon the King of Gondor's abilities as a healer. The two healers continued to speculate until Lothíriel excused herself, breaking their reverie for a few moments to bid her farewell before turning back round and wondering some more. The first thing she saw after her eyes adjusted to the light was Éowyn marching towards her, an inscrutable expression on her face.

"There you are! I've been searching for you. Why were you in the healing house?" Éowyn was still several feet as she spoke, though with each word she came closer.

"It seems I've recovered from my misadventure." Lothíriel smiled, "Why were you looking for me? Has Amrothos gotten himself into trouble?" Éowyn finally reached her.

"What? Oh, no, no." Éowyn twirled a finger round a loose lock of hair. "I actually wanted to ask you to spend the day with me."

"If you'd like." Lothíriel nodded. "What do you have in mind?"

"I think you would enjoy a day to explore Edoras and, since you end it with a ride perhaps?" Éowyn arched an eyebrow as she spoke.

"I believe that would be a very pleasant day." Lothíriel linked arms with Éowyn, "Where would you like to start?"

"Well, you've seen the orphanage, and no doubt you've seen your fair share of the stables." She tapped her a finger on her chin thoughtfully. "Oh! I'll take you to the place that Éomer and I frequented as children after we first started to live here."

As they walked at a steady pace, Lothíriel felt the question within her bubble up until she couldn't help but ask. "What was your childhood like?"

"When we lived in Aldburg we were just as happy as anyone could be. After both of our parents died, we came to live here. Our uncle and cousin helped us through our grief in different ways. Éomer found it in his sense of duty while I learned the ways of our court, along with other skills. For a long time, Éomer has been a rather somber person, though I have noticed a difference when he is around you." She gave a wink, and before Lothíriel could say anything, she turned the corner round a house, bringing them to the training grounds behind Meduseld.

Lothíriel's breath caught in her throat as she saw Éomer standing, shirtless as he fought against two other rohirrim. The morning rays glinted off of the sheen of sweat that covered his tanned skin. When she finally managed to breathe again, she caught Éowyn's smug smile and blushed. As Éomer caught sight of the two women, he smiled, though he did nothing else to acknowledge them until he easily disarmed them. He trotted over to them, his grin growing as Éowyn greeted him.

"I see you've had a busy morning." She folded her arms.

"I promised myself that I would find time to enjoy myself after all the festivities have come to an end." He turned his attention to Lothíriel, "You would not believe how many kingly duties are necessary for such an event." Shifting his weight, he changed the conversation, "What are you ladies up to?"

"Éowyn caught me leaving the house of healing and invited me to join her in exploring Edoras." Lothíriel answered cheerily.

"And you are well, I trust?" Éomer asked.

"Quite well." Lothíriel nodded her head as she reassured him. "It seems I am fully healed." Éomer's eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"Excellent news!" He gave a single short laugh, "I wonder if you feel up to joining me for a ride after the midday meal? Surely, given how early in the day it is, you should have plenty of time to see most of Edoras' nooks and crannies."

Lothíriel wondered how much damage to her heart such a venture would take on her, but a large part of her wanted to enjoy the company of this man who inspired such feelings in her. "I seem to have a full day ahead of me. I look forward to seeing you later for the ride."

Éomer nodded enthusiastically, "Until midday." He nodded before turning back round and finishing his training.

A/N: I'm back again after another absence. Sorry for the wait!

Hope you enjoyed this latest chapter. Life is getting busy over here but hopefully it'll become a routine so I can dedicate much more time to my writing. See you guys next chapter!