Ienia felt it was time to awaken hours ago but forced himself to rest. His Rini, Pueya, had let him sleep longer than normal. Most likely to allow him to prepare mentally for the day ahead and the next two days.

Slowly the Estate Master of Seukine rose to a sitting position. He didn't bother even opening his eyes as they were useless for the past nine years.

“Master has risen earlier than expected,” Rini Pueya said coming over to the edge of the bed. Pueya had become his Rini eleven years ago and had remain loyal to him even after he became crippled.

The young man began combing through the long inky black hair that reached Ienia thighs if he was standing. “Master is still a vigorous sleep.”

Ienia tilted his head and his eyebrows rose in disagreement. Pueya laughed heartily at his master. Not long after his laughter died out he took a breath and spoke of the more pressing matter, “Quia General Lashir's group has already passed the first gate. All Sa rank attendants have been gather to the main gate. ”

A soft sigh escaped Ienia as Pueya finished speaking. Meeting Ghain 'dea after so many years was daunting, rage inducing. To meet with the former friend that left him crippled, blind and mute would be a difficult task for anyone.

His Rini finished braiding his hair and pulled it up high on his head tying a red cover over the gathered hair. He then pick a simple golden hair pin to secure the style. After finishing Ienia assisted his Rini in moving him to his wheelchair. From there he went to his bathing chamber and proceed to be clean by his attendants.

Even though the water was warm and flowing over his body, his legs felt nothing. Two lumps of flesh that were slowly wasting away. Holding out his left hand Pueya took it and in an instant the message was relayed.

“Yes, Master,” Pueya hurried to tell the women of Mir 'fea to remain in their courtyard until further notice was given.

Ienia would meet Ghain with his trusted attendants and Rini. The women were not needed.

Once Pueya returned from the errand he proceeded to help Ienia finish bathing and dressing. The Seulnine family colors were red, white and gold. As such Ienia wore those colors constantly, very rarely ever deviating.

Today Pueya chose the best for his master. A white sleeveless high collared long shirt trimed with gold was the under clothing he picked out. On top of that was a elegant red outer robe, also lined with golden threads and flowered embroidery. Matching solid red pants finished the look. After that came the white cloak. It was decorated with red orchid flowers at the end of the cloak.

Pueya slowly helped Ienia into the black mahogany wheelchair that was sculpted by a skilled artisan. Ienia righted his legs and fixed his specially made cloak that had slits in the sides so that he could fix his arms through. Doing so prevent the cloak from looking odd while sitting and allow it to flow out over his legs.

Pueya then kneel and put socks on his master and tighten the hem of his pants. Then he placed on the red shoes, finishing with a thick light brown fox fur throw. Allowing only the red of Ienia shoes to peek out on the black pedals of the wheelchair.

“Master looks as dignified as always,” Pueya said making sure everything was in order for his master.

Ienia nodded in acknowledgment. Pueya knew his master trusted him implicitly and he would do anything to keep that trust. Since Ienia became crippled he became trash to everyone who called themselves a friend. Abandoned by all who use to admire him, still his master had his pride and could not allowed himself to take another blow from anyone especially not Ghain 'dea.

“Master, should we go to the South Entrance now?” Pueya said and Ienia held his hand out once more. Pueya took the offered hand.

After having the answer Pueya gently patted his master hand in acknowledgment and moved back to push the wheelchair.

“Sevi De Dija,” Pueya called out. The second rank servant entered the room with her head down.

“Yes, Rini Pue.”

“Master wants the guests brought to Seria Garden. Have the kitchen prepare cloud tea and small snacks as Master has not eaten yet. You must be quick about it.” the Rini said sternly.

“Yes Rini, De Dija will be swift in completing Master's orders,” the woman said bowing low to her Estate Master. “But…”

“You still have time to dawdle?” Pueya asked.

“N-no Rini, Nu Ul'a had inquired of Master's order for the women of Master to remain in their courtyard.”

“She questions Master?” Pueya irritation became more evident as he spoke.

“De Dija will reply with the order of Master again, forgive this one's mistake.”

Pueya dismissed her and glanced at Ienia. The man's expression was one of apathy. The only sign of annoyance his eyes moving a little under his eyelids.

“We should continue,” Pueya said pushing the wheelchair at a steady pace. The days ahead of them would be challenging.