Mythran's Master Of All

Ren ran all the way back to the main city, then took the turn to get back to House Neram. He ran at full speed and his Stamina bar dropped steadily. Ren made it back to the House long before the bar could empty and entered the gate. He waved to Princess and told her he'd be right out with something to eat. She huffed and Ren entered the house. The smell of food assailed his nostrils and his stomach rumbled. He walked into the main room and then into the kitchen, to see a large spread of food.

“Good evening, Lady Neram.” Ren said to Narhilda, then bowed slightly to Nathalia.

“Ren! Welcome home.” Narhilda said and beamed a smile at him.

“Hi, R-Ren.” Nathalia said without blushing, and smiled.

Ren walked over to the table to gather some food for Princess. “You're getting better at being able to say my name.” Ren said to Nathalia and smiled himself. He took some meat, vegetables, and a piece of pie. “I'll be right back.” He said to their surprised faces and went back outside to the stable.

Ren served Princess the meat and vegetables first, then rinsed the bowl. He gave her some water after that, and then the piece of pie. She ate it delicately, slowly chewing it and enjoying every moment of flavor. Ren gave her more water and told her he had to go eat himself and went inside to the kitchen. Ren sat down at the table and started eating, ignoring the looks of the two women staring at him. He didn't want to explain, yet again, that he was taking care of the mount first. They ate in silence for several minutes, and then Narhilda spoke.

“I had an interesting visit from a messenger, just after lunch today.” Narhilda said and looked at Ren. “Something about an order of uniforms for the military.” She said and held up a folded piece of parchment that had already been opened.

Ren smiled. So, I did guess right. Ren thought. “May I see it?”

Narhilda passed it to him and he read it, then grinned.