"He may still be sleeping, why don't you wait here for just a moment," Phedre said, and then walked over to Hannibal' quarters and carefully opened the door to the bedroom. She saw Alcuin first in the bed, sound asleep as she expected, but then was surprised to see Hannibal in the bed with him. Her eyes went a little wide, and met his eyes. "I - my apologies, my lord," she said quickly, and closed the door, only to find Willy standing right behind her.

"He's sleeping," she said. "Perhaps you should wait, or come back in the morning..."