"I was visiting a small town, not far from here named Escoba, and had ran into a bit of trouble." She began, remembering the first meeting quite well.
"Ah, this one in trouble? I don't believe it!" Lord Talon exclaimed.
"She gets into more trouble than what you would think dear friend." Lord Greyon said almost laughing.
"Ah…mmm, go on my dear" Lord Talon said refocusing his attention back on her.
"Yes M'Lord, I did get into some trouble, and still do from time to time. And this time was no different." She began again. "See I have been away from my home land and family for quite sometime and by the time I had reached Escoba; I had ran out of food and money and had to resort to stealing, pick-pocketing, and some things that are just not very pleasant to speak about."
At this Lord Talon and Lady Arianna nodded, they knew full well what she was speaking of….they had seen it many times.
"It was during my…um…servitude, at one place that Lord Greyon saw me. Actually we met only because I was brave enough to try to take his wallet." At this she smiled at Lord Greyon and he returned her smile with one that was full of nothing but pride and love, and at seeing it she continued. "He actually caught me. He grabbed my wrist and politely told me in a whisper, let me see how did he put it…oh yes 'That's not a very smart way to earn what you are really wanting my darling.' I couldn't do anything but stare at him, until he looked me in the eyes and I lowered mine. My heart was beating so hard I swore that couple next to us heard it. But I knew he was not going to call the constable to come get me, something just told me that. But that didn't explain why I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest."
"Ah, my dear Kala, I know the feeling all too well!" Lady Arianna said as she smiled at Lord Talon and reached across the table to take his hand.
"As do I my dear," Lord Talon said as he took Lady Arianna's hand and smiled lovingly back at her. "As do I, but please continue my dear"
"Well, I couldn't say anything but 'Sorry M'Lord' as he stood there with his hand around my wrist. For some reason I felt compelled to go to my knees, I had never done that before…even for royalty, but for some reason I had to do that with him. "
"When I got on my knees, I could feel him look down at me, and I heard him say 'No need for that here my dear, for that is an honor that should only be bestowed upon those who have earned it.' He reached down and placed his hand under my chin and lifted it up. 'Now my dear rise and sit with me. I would like to know more about you' At this I stood up and sat at the table where he was and proceeded to tell him who I was and where I was from."
"After several hours of talking about things he asked if I would like to come and keep him company that night, I said I would. It was agreed upon and I went with him. And I haven't left since." At this she looked to him, as if asking him a question, he nodded and smiled at her, as if answering. At this she stood and walked to him, and kneeled at his side and looked up at him. He stroked her head lovingly and had her stand. He kissed her on the cheek and whispered "No my dear Thank You." At this she let a tear slide down her face and he wiped it away, and held her close., whispering in her ear "And I love you very much as well my dear, I don't know what I would do with out you here."
At this she went and sat back down, Lady Arianna and Lord Talon looking happily at them. Both very glad to see their good friend so happy finally.
"I am happy to see you so much in love my friend, it has been so long since I have seen you this happy." Lady Arianna told him, smiling happily.
"As am I my dear friend," at this Lord Talon picked up his glass "A toast then, to our good friend and his Lady Kala, may they live happily until the moon falls to the earth"
