#brightwindsbarony

They don't go back to the house right away, rather after their ice creams, they head to the freehold. Therea's possession seems to have left her enchanted, and she makes sure they get taken care of by some of the many wonderful staff members there. Her knight has been informed of the dangers and wanted her to come here, and Theresa didn't fight him on it. For her part, she curls into one of the luxury baths , long and hot....

and now that neither childling is here to see her weak, she cries into the steam, shaken and allowed to express her fears alone. She had been seized, ridden like a horse, and guided all too easily. Only the sight of her Irene gave her the strength to break free, to try to break free.

She has felt helpless before. She had thought those days were behind her.

But here, she can let the tears mingle with the hot water freely. Here, she can be scared.

and after a bit, she dries off, and puts on a dress, and walks out to look about the hold.