When I awoke I was disorientated, I expected to wake up in my cottage. I almost called out in panic when I opened my eyes to see the unfamiliar bedroom.

"Good morning Miss." A cheery voice greeted me. I sat up to see Mary Gleam hanging up a purple dress.

"Oh no." I sighed. "I am not wearing his choice of clothing again."

"It's quite an expensive dress." Mary replied, admiring it.

"You can have it." I said irritably getting out of the comfortable bed.

"I couldn't." She said smiling. "This is a gift from Blood to you." I shrugged in response,

"Suit yourself." I noticed a platter of fruit upon the table. "Thanks for the fruit! You really don't have to worry yourself." I said picking up a ripe peach.

"It's my job." Mary Gleam replied politely.

I studied the dress, "Well I suppose I'll just wear it even though the low neckline trend has sadly continued." I said biting into the peach. "I'll ask Elliot for one of his jumpers." I continued.

Mary left and I got into the long purple dress, I was pleased to find that there was a range of undergarments in the set of draws. I then walked out of the room and knocked on Elliot's door.

"Yeah?" His sleepy voice called.

"It's Bellatrix." I replied eating more of the juicy peach.

"Come in." I opened the door to see him still in his pyjamas lying on the bed with his hands behind his head. His hair was tied back and he looked very handsome. "What's up?" He yawned.

"Nice pyjamas." I smirked studding his carrot print boxers and white singlet.

"Same to you." He grinned.

"They're not my pyjamas; it's a dress Blood picked out for me." I replied flatly. "Can I please borrow one of your jumpers?"

"Why?" Elliot said sitting up and stretching.

"I don't feel like having you gawk at me all god damn day." I said noticing him staring. "They're just breasts Elliot get over it." I continued angrily.

"Fair enough." He said awkwardly. "Go have a look in the cupboard."

I did so and found plain black jumper.

"Can I wear this one?" I asked

"Yeah alright. But in return you have to let me show you around."

"Sure." I replied pulling the jumper over my head. "We'll go in a few time periods; I've got some business to attend to." I said with a smile before I left the room. Once I entered my room I finished my peach, then brushed my teeth and washed my face. I intended to go to The Clock Tower to thank Julius for his kindness. Before I left I took the vial off my beside table and put it in the pocket of my dress.

The walk was very enjoyable, the sky was clear and the temperature was comfortable. When I was quite close to the tower I heard someone whistling joyfully to the tune of 'She'll be coming round the mountain'. I noticed a path jutting out from the forest connecting to the one I was currently walking along. It was then that I saw who was whistling, it was a tall man wearing a very bright yellow and blue outfit.

"Good day." I said.

"Ah! What in tarnation?" When the man turned around I was pleasantly surprised by his rugged yet handsome face. "Oh, well hello there little lady. You scared me." He continued with a grin.

"I'm terribly sorry." I replied noticing a bottle of wine in his hand.

"I never see many people making their way to the clockmakers. You surprised me." The man explained walking beside me. Another handsome guy! I thought happily.

"My name is Bellatrix." I said smiling and offering my hand. He shook it vigorously with both of his large hands.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Bellatrix. The name's Gowland." The man said happily. "May I ask why you are on your way to the clock tower?"

"I'm visiting Julius to thank him for saving me." I answered. "The two gatekeepers at Blood's gave me a poisonous mushroom and I collapsed outside of his place, he took me in."

"They what?! I'm sorry to hear it Bellatrix I really am. Are you alright now?" He put his arm around my shoulder sympathetically.

"Oh yes, thanks to Julius." I replied.

"Now ain't that lovely." Gowland said grinning widely.

"Now you be careful of the men 'round here young Bellatrix." He paused. "Say, how old are you anyway?" Gowland questioned raising an eyebrow.

"Eighteen." I responded.

"Heh. I was spot on." He said rubbing his stubble. As we approached the entrance to The Clock Tower Gowland explained to me how he knew Julius and that he was intending to get Julius to have a break from his work and party. He said that he would love it if I joined them. Gowland Knocked upon Julius' door, we waited a few minutes until the stern clockmaker answered.