"I look forward to it, honey," Rosie agreed with a laugh, finally releasing the girl.
She gave them a friendly wave as the pair made for the door, Audric in the lead. Once again, he held open the door for her.
They passed into the city with Audric acting as tour guide. He gave her a brief overview of the city districts -- the districts she was advised to avoid, the wealthier districts, and the warehouse district -- as they walked.
At the palace gates, Audric was met with a friendly wave and Ewara with a curious look -- but, although the guards looked surprised to find Audric with a woman, they didn't question her.
Stepping through the grand courtyard, Audric made his way inside. It didn't take long to track down the head housekeeper. "Alice, this is Ewara. She's going to be helping out here a bit with laundry and sewing." The woman protested that she had not hired the girl, but Audric quelled her words with a few murmured words in her ear. "Alice will show you around and find you a uniform," Audric said confidently. "I've got to go change out of these rags myself. When you're done, you'll find me at the barracks, more than likely."
(OOC: Hope you don't mind that I fast-forwarded! Feel free to do the same!)