[And he steps away to immediately head off to the kitchens. He's thankful that he was able to wrap up everything other than meeting with Lazurite; his report to the king had been brief but positive, and he would save any detailed observations for his written report.
Hendrik is welcomed back warmly by the cooking staff, who are more than happy to pull something together for him and Jasper. It's not long before they are arranging a tray holding bowls of venison stew and a plate of cornbread squares. After some consideration, they also give him a whole bottle of mulled wine; there are no other guests will be asking for it.
It's a fine meal, especially for one newly returned home, and Hendrik can feel his stomach roil with hunger as he carries the tray back to Jasper's room about 20 minutes later. He's careful to mind the tall wine bottle as he knocks on the door.]
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[And he steps away to immediately head off to the kitchens. He's thankful that he was able to wrap up everything other than meeting with Lazurite; his report to the king had been brief but positive, and he would save any detailed observations for his written report.
Hendrik is welcomed back warmly by the cooking staff, who are more than happy to pull something together for him and Jasper. It's not long before they are arranging a tray holding bowls of venison stew and a plate of cornbread squares. After some consideration, they also give him a whole bottle of mulled wine; there are no other guests will be asking for it.
It's a fine meal, especially for one newly returned home, and Hendrik can feel his stomach roil with hunger as he carries the tray back to Jasper's room about 20 minutes later. He's careful to mind the tall wine bottle as he knocks on the door.]