Thread: To Save A Kingdom - [Haruchai and Verikatt]

Kaitlin missed the look that Braxxus gave her mother since she was concentrating on the blood soaking through the napkin. She heard his words though and finally looked up at him, giving him a smile. You are having a busy first few minutes of your new position Braxxus. May it go a little more peacefully for you. Congratulations on your promotion. Kaitlin reached over for another napkin but found none within reach. She looked around and finally saw Rebekka. Rebekka. Fetch some bandages and ointments. Get them from the royal healer. I know that she has some that father always uses. As Rebekka scurried off to the healers Kaitlin looked at her mother. It's ok Mother. I'll look after Braxxus if you need to organize things here. It does seem a little more chaotic than normal. Queen Beatriz wasn't sure if she should be annoyed or proud that her daughter was taking the attack in stride. Of course if Kaitlin realized that she had been the target, she might not have been so calm. Finally the Queen stood up and nodded to Kaitlin. Very well daughter. I will leave him in your hands. Queen Beatriz had the reputation of being able to stop fights in the meadhall with just a look. Those who had never witnessed it doubted it but today she proved them wrong. She straightened her back and calmly walked into the fray with a calm but stern look on her face. Each person who found themselves looking into her eyes settled down. When she reached the middle section where a fight had broken out over who would go on the hunt, she merely took hold of the closest ear and walked the culprit over to the other side of the room. By the time she turned around and stared at the rest of the would be hunters, they too had settled down and hung their heads in shame. Most likely being shamed for being caught and not the act itself. Finally Queen Beatriz walked back to her seat and motioned for the servants to carry on with serving the meal. Kaitlin shook her head at the sight. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do that. Kaitlin's attention was diverted at the sight of Rebekka returning. The Healer said to use this ointment on the surrounding area but do not put the ointment on the cut itself. She has already added the herbs to the ointment that will help with healing. Rebekka explained as she held the ointment and bandages out to the Princess. Kaitlin nodded and then looked up at Braxxus. I'm not sure if all the bleeding has stopped or not yet but here goes. Kaitlin lifted up the bandage and found that the wound was still bleeding but not at a dangerous rate. After pulling off the rest of the makeshift bandage, Kaitlin reached for the herb infused ointment and sniffed it before starting to applying it. Hmmm. Some sort of mint in it as well as St. John's Wort. She must be worried about infection. Kaitlin carefully scooped up some of the ointment and started to apply it. She could see how red and inflamed the wound itself was and hoped that it would heal. A couple of times she had to stop applying the ointment to sop up the blood again but eventually she was ready for the bandages. The first bandage wrapping had to be taken off immediately since the blood soaked through it too fast. That, of course, meant that the ointment had to be applied again. Kaitlin didn't look at Braxxus while she was tending him. She was concentrating on getting this done right and to show that she wasn't quite as helpless as some people thought. When she finished, she took one of her gold pins and secured the bandage with it. There. That should do you until morning. I will change it again before we leave. Kaitlin handed Rebekka the empty ointment bowl and spare bandages. Take these back to the Healer and request that she pack a medicine bag for us to take with. Have her write down any special instructions or ingredients that she might need me to know about and give her my thanks. Kaitlin looked up at Braxxus. Thank you for taking that blow. I know it is your job but still...thank you. That cut looked like it had been poisoned, the way it was acting. Please do not be your usual brave self. You must tell me if it gets any worse. Kaitlin felt like she wanted to say more. Her breath was catching and her heart was racing. She wasn't really sure why but perhaps it could have been the large man she had just tended to. Fights usually did get her heart to pump which was one reason why she loved to watch the arena matches. Kaitlin swallowed hard and tried not to stare at Braxxus chest...that broad chest filled with muscles that rippled with every breath he took.... Kaitlin blinked and tried to think of something else to say but couldn't. Instead she just stood there and looked at Braxxus wondering why all of a sudden her lips and throat felt so dry.