Kathryn truly did adore her younger sister -- and so it was that, in spite of Valia being, well, Valia, the pair had a good time...although most of the purchases were Valia's, she, too, found a few things to buy. And Valia had been right about the meal -- it had been quite good, in fact...and, somehow, that had surprised Kathryn. And, the rain that had been threatening all morning had held off -- another blessing! It seemed Angsar wanted them to have a nice day out together after all!
Back at the palace, she had sent Molly scurrying ahead up to her room to lay out a different outfit for her to change into -- there was no reason to lounge around the palace in the same clothes she had been shopping in...