The excitement of my matrons at my return was palpable as we were drawn inside. Heilantu checked everyone over for injuries, as Diamiutar began coordinating to get dinner prepared. Lymarith pulled Narusil aside to make sure she was doing okay, and nothing had happened to endanger her pregnancy.

There were two new faces working among my matrons. Maidens for the household I wagered a guess.

The first was a maiden with honey golden hair and light brown eyes, probably the shortest of my household, which was saying something, since at least six of the she-elves who had joined me were under 5 feet tall. This maiden was probably 4' 4"...