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Kaelen was preparing to go out in the evening when he got a knock at the door. He put on his coat, his socks, and his shoes, then headed for the door and threw it open. The mistress stood behind the door, looking as impatient and as angry as usual.

“Mistress.” He inclined his head in greeting.

“It took you ages to get to the door. I was freezing outside.” She walked inside towards the small firepl