Arriving at the Gates

As Luka approached the Gates of the Castle a servant greeted him.
"Hello milord,who may i announce?"
"Im no more of a lord then you my friend.Just tell Lady Esther that Luja has arrived..

Esther squealed with joy when she heard that one of her oldest friends had arrived at the castle. She ran to the stable and greeted the former mayor of Chard with a friendly hug.

"It is so great to see you, Luja!" she said. "Is LadyBeeGood coming too? Do you need a tour of the castle?"

"Thanks for the warm welcome m'lady,im sure Bee will be here soon,i will just wait for her here if you dont mind"

Ladybeegood enters the gates of Castle de Stryke. A gentleman approached and asked her if he may announce her arrival.

"Yes...please sir. I am Ladybeegood, here to see the Lady of the house, Esther Paracelsa. Has Luka Frankopan arrived yet?"

"He has indeed" replied the servant "Allow me to escort you Milady."

As they walked across the grounds, Ladybee was in awe of the beauty of the castle and its well tended to gardens. Most castles seemed cold and dark but Castle de Stryke was warm and inviting.
Approaching the stables, she beamed with delight when she saw Luja and Esther. She thanked the servant and rushed up to give Esther a hug. "Esther seems I shall have to curtsy from now on." Ladybee smiled. She turned to Luja and gave him a hug and said, "I'm so sorry to be so late, the market was busier than usual and I had to say goodbye to Nelliefaye, she decided to move a day early."

Ladybee looked to Esther with a big smile, "Oh Esther, your new home is magnificent!"

Esther hugs the other Bee in her life and says, "Thank you. I'm so glad you were able to make it to the reception.