The stables were abuzz when they got back, and when she made her way back to the Little Palace, Fedyor was pacing. He beamed when he saw her, but frowned a little. She looks disheveled, and not as put together as well. She went for a ride earlier.
“ this will have to do even though you’re not as put together as I would’ve hoped. Ivan and the General surprised us all this afternoon by returning home early. You’re expected in his study.”