As she had previously planned, Tania went to the prison to meet Baron Jason. That day the servants got a day off from traveling outside, as well as getting relief from cleaning some areas that were rarely occupied. So you could say Wereal is not too busy at the moment.
While many guards are assigned to the border areas of the palace, parts of the Wereal area are not heavily guarded. Indirectly they also get other versions of holidays like the servants.
"Do you need me to sleep with you?" Lyra asked shortly after dinner. Far ahead Gerald and Weggie flocked to the Practice area. There the guards put on a bit of a small show, just for the fun of it, while celebrating a moment of freedom that they rarely get.
They don't seem to know that there will be a party soon.
