Then that is what we shall do. [ He nods in the steward's direction, and they exchange a few more words before he takes his leave to ensure that the baths are prepared. Aymeric watches him leave, and then he turns back to look at Alkaid. ]

If you like, you could extend an invitation to your sister to join us here, if she so desires. Surely a room here would be of more comfort to her than one in the inn.

[ His tone is no less genuine and his words are as heartfelt as always, even though his mind is presently focused on the spark of an idea that formed when the steward mentioned baths.

Surely it is skirting the bounds of propriety, and it would involve no small measure of sneaking about, but- There is a part of Aymeric that still retains a little of what he would call childishness. But the driving force behind this seed of an idea is not childishness, but a desire to have more private moments with her.

Still, he hesitates to mention it, in case it is not what she wants at all. ]