i have finally put this chappie back up, so sorry bout that, and about the not updating my other stories, i think this is all the story i had for this chapter, but im not sure, i might have added more.

DISCLAIMER- these things are pointless and the only say what we already know - do you really think that tamora pierce would write on a FANfiction site???

The wind blew softly around the courtyard, teasing Adele's hair out of its tight bun.

The woman in her early 50's pushed back her whiting hair as she greeted her oldest son.

Thaddeus was a charming bloke in his early 30's with black hair, dark brown eyes and a wide-tipped nose that seemed to run in the family.