Walter and Lady Steinhouse did not stay long at their gathering in the palace. As it was only a hand full of trusted people who attended, people only heard of the handsome new Lord Steinhouse but many did not know what he looked like. Walter had receive Lady Wickshire's gift to him from Shilla, who had attended the ceremony and was told to only open it when he was ready to see her. She did not say he was to come immediately, but Walter wanted to handle other things so he could meet her. He had always wanted to ask some things, but he had not be summoned. Now that he had a chance, that was all that was on his mind. Arriving at the Steinhouse residence, Walter was tired from his thoughts. This was not an immediate summon, but one left completely up to him. Still, he wanted to go as soon as

