After what felt like forever, Nelson finally saw the return of the knight. Following closely behind him was the Knight Captain. Vaughan Cadfael. He did not look impressed in the slightest, but he greeted the group with the seriousness he always held.

Vaughan’s eyes quickly drifted to Ket. He was equal parts impressed by her and fearful. He wasn’t sure if she would be an issue but figured if she had made it here without issue or trouble, then she was not a mindless monster. Or perhaps Nelson had tamed her? Whatever the reason, he had no problem with her, so long as she gave him no reason to have one.

“Noble Whitefield,” he greeted Nelson stoically. “You want an audience with the King?” He questioned. When Nelson nodded his reply, Vaughan tapped his fingers on the hilt of his sword. “You’re out of visiting hours,” he then continued, pausing long enough to annoy Nelson. “However, given the reason he summoned you