Lyra blinked and smiled up at him. She reached up and gently touched his cheek. "Don't worry," she whispered. "You'll be alright?"

Nickoladze exhaled and smiled softly. "Yes." He breathed. "Wonderfully all right if this continues as well as I can hope."

Lyra smiled and slipped her hand into his. "Do you have a lot of work to do today?" she asked quietly.

"I have work yes, but...I suppose it can wait for you, my love. What did you have in mind?"

Lyra smiled a bit and shrugged. "I think.. we should go out today," she said quietly. "With Antony too. And go shopping..."

Nickoladze smiled a little. "That sounds like a wonderful idea." He said softly. "Let's go in an hour. I'll have to get some other things in order."

Lyra nodded a bit. "In an hour," she said firmly. "Don't get sucked in..."

Nickoladze smiled. "I wont." He kissed her softly. "In an hour, I promise."

Lyra nodded and smiled, watching him walk away. She turned around and slowly wandered the castle, looking for Antony.

Antony was following Lain around the house, trying to draw her again since ther others were busy. When he saw Lyra he grinned. "Hey!"

Lyra smiled. "Hey you," she said quietly. "What are you up to?"

"Drawing." Antony said softly. "Uhm. Can we go out today? I want to meet friends." He finally decided.

Lyra laughed a bit. "You and me... are two pees in a pod," she said lightly. "I just asked your father the same thing. We've got an hour to get ready."

Antony grinned and got up, hugging her tight. "Wow." He said lightly. "We're the best friends ever!"

Lyra laughed a bit. "That we are," she said lightly. She hugged him back. "Do you need to do anything before we leave?"