Someone to Watch Over Me

Writers: AL, Paula
Date Posted: 16th June 2014

Characters: Zathris, Zelanka
Description: Zelanka makes sure Zathris is taken care of.
Location: Amber Hills Hold
Date: month 7, day 2 of Turn 7
Notes: Follows Change of Position; Mentioned: Benani, Wirnan

Zathris

"Lord Zathris? Can I come in?" Zelanka asked and knocked the door. She
was holding a tray and worried expression. She was quite concerned about
Zathris. Just because he wasn't Benaroy, didn't mean she didn't care
about him. He was a good man and good Lord.

"Yes, of course, Zelanka." Zathris pulled his gaze away from the
parchment before him. His work had suffered since Benani's kidnapping
and though he'd managed to take care of some matters, more to keep from
going crazy than anything else, a lot had gotten backed up. Wirnan had
done a good job, but there were just some things that Zathris could take
care of. His eyes dropped to the tray and he managed a ghost of a grin.

"Someone has to look after you, My lord," the Headwoman said with sad
smile. She walked across the floor to place the tray on the table. "I
brought you're favourites and fresh pitcher of klah."

That someone used to be his wife, but currently it was she who needed to
be looked after. Zathris leaned back in his chair and ran his hands
over his face. Weariness had settled in after her capture and had ye to
relinquish its hold. He had a feeling it would be a long time before he
would truly feel rested again. "Thank you, Zelanka. I appreciate it.
I know everything has put more burden on you. Actually, I wanted to
tell you if you wished to appoint a couple of more women as assistants,
then by all means do so."

"I'll manage. I've managed it before," Zelanka said with a slight shrug.
She's run the hold without a Lady before. "I'll keep an eye open for
suitable women."

Zathris nodded slowly. Eventually Benani would get back to her duties,
but she needed time to heal first. "I don't know what we'd do without
you. Thank you Zelanka, you are a treasure."

"Thank you," her smiled showed her dimples and perhaps a glimpse of the
beauty that had once captured Lord Benaroy's heart. Now she worried
about his daughter.

"Do you think you could check in on Benani before me before you head
back to your duties?" Zathris had a feeling that the headwoman's
familiar face would be a welcome visitor. After her reaction, he was
careful only to allow females, beyond his children, to call upon the
Lady. "She might enjoy a chat."

"I will do that," Zelanka promised. "I can't believe this has happened
to her. I've seen her grown from sweet little girl to a fine young woman
and the Lady of this hold."

Zathris nodded solemnly. He couldn't believe it either. She had hardly
left his sight when everything had gone spiraling down into chaos. Now
that she was back, he hoped things would eventually return to normal.
"I should get back to work. Let me know if you need anything and when
you've chosen the women to help you."

"Yes, My Lord, and don't forget to eat," Zelanka's voice had genuine
respect and bit of motherly concern.

"I'll try." Though it was very likely Zathris would forget as recent
events had left him with little appetite. It was a good thing he had
Zelanka around to make sure he didn't waste away.

Last updated on the June 17th 2014

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