She sat at one of the tables in the kitchen, watching the servants work, her thoughts still swirling around Merwyn and his strange disappearance. The air was filled with the delicious smells of baking bread and simmering spices, a comforting aroma that momentarily distracted her from her worries.
The girl who had offered to get her the chocolate returned a moment later, a small plate in her hands. "Here you are, my lady. A selection of our finest chocolates."
She blinked. It wasn't just a bar of chocolate, it was a little box of them, wrapped in colorful paper. They looked expensive.
"Oh! Thank you. This is... more than I expected."
The girl smiled. "It's no problem at all, my lady. We're happy to help. Lord Garamond is very generous to his guests, and we're happy to serve."
"Well, thank you. I appreciate it." She smiled at the girl. "I'll make sure to share them."
"Of course, my lady." The girl bowed her head and returned to her work.
