Frustrated

 "I'm sure with your determination, you'll figure it out eventually." He assured her, patting her head gently. 

She hoped so too. Because she could not shake off the feeling that all this had to do with the reason she had been brought here by whichever deity had brought her here. 

She looked up at him, smiling warmly at his support. Suddenly, she wrinkled her nose and looked at him closely. "Did you eat something?" she asked curiously. 

A little embarrassed, he answered. "Uh, yes. Lady Victoria made some snacks for me."

 Since when did Alicia have a smart nose? He wondered.

He hadn't come here immediately after he left Lady Victoria. He had stopped by his chamber to check on Alvin and also carefully folded the scarf in his closet. He had also checked on the king before he arrived in her chamber, so he hadn't thought she'd be able to tell.