The next morning was just like any other morning-- Alexandria woke Maria up by pulling the curtains back and letting the light flood her room before she got her bathed and dressed for the day.
Before Alexandria left the room, Maria gave her Arthur's invitation to deliver for their boat ride date tomorrow afternoon.
Maria wore a formal toga and sandals, but had planned to change into trousers and a blouse after she and Leonardo arrived at the training room for their fencing date.
She felt at ease going into her date because she still was holding onto the confidence that Henri had instilled in her the night before.
Once again, she was finding herself to be grateful for the kind prince.
When she made it to Leonardo's door, she knocked and waited for him to answer.
She waited and waited, but there was no answer.
