Hello Old Friend

4

Alexandria had no idea how long she laid there. It really didn't matter to her either. When the door opened again, she kept her eyes closed, knowing it wasn't Guy.

"Miss?"

"Yes?" She had to control the urge to laugh. Alexandria had the title of Lady but of course Gisborne would never allow someone to call her that now.

"I'm here to bring you food and drink and inquire about any needs you may have."

"I would like to use the privy please."

"Yes Miss."

The girl untied Alex and helped her to sit up. When Alex released there were six guards in the room with her, she started to laugh.

"So many men to guard one female. Gisborne doesn't trust you lads or he doesn't trust me. I'm not sure which it is."

The men said nothing but followed her down the hall to the privy with the maid. When the maid wouldn't close the door, Alexandria started to laugh.

"Bloody hell. Gentlemen? Would you like to watch me piss?"

Again, they said nothing but kept their backs turned to give Alexandria some semblance of privacy. When Alex was done, she was taken back to Gisborne's chambers. Upon arrival, she was given clothing, food, and wine. The room had been cleared of virtually anything that could be used as a weapon. Thankfully, she was left unbound. Washing her hands, she was still trying not to laugh. So, Gisborne was that worried about her skills at escapement. She felt proud.

The little maid stayed there with her. With her were four guards and now there were four outside by the door as well.

After picking at the meal, she shoved it away and went to dress. A bath had been readied for her. THAT she didn't mind. Although, Alex made short work of it. She had no desire to have Gisborne walk in on her bathing. Stepping out of the warm water, the maid handed her a large drying sheet. Covering her hair with another, she was clean. That at least felt good.

A chemise was draped over her head. Two tunics followed. Finally a bliaut was added. It was far too much clothing for Alex's tastes. Everything she wore was black. There was bright red embroidery along the hems but that was the only item to add color. Alexandria frowned. Her breasts were full in the dress. They were normally held down with strips of fabric to make herself look less feminine. Seeing them in such a way, bothered her. Alex felt vulnerable for the very first time since she ran away from her father's home.

The maid helped her tie the back of the garment. Looking at the slippers on her feet, Alex scowled and kicked them into the fire.

"May I dress your hair Miss?" There was a tremble in the maid's voice after seeing the slippers discarded in such a way.

"Yes."

Alexandria didn't feel like talking, so she didn't. The young maid chattered away. Unused to being around female talk, Alex let her mind drift. It wasn't until the maid pinched her cheeks and lips to give them a bit more of color that Alex said anything.

"That's enough. Thank you."

"May I place the jewelry on you that I was ordered to give you, please Miss?"

Knowing that Guy would punish the girl if she said no, Alex acquiesced to allow the jewelry. Everything was onyx and ruby. Truth be told, Alex felt ridiculous. She had not worn any sort of finery in years. In the dismal colors she felt more like a harlot than herself.

"Are you done? You are excused if you are."

"Yes Miss." The maid bobbed a curtsy and ran out the door.