Before Henry could leave the earl's territory, he only caught one last glimpse of Irene before she climbed into the wagon that would take her family back to the lands on the outskirts of Tenetium and bordering the earl's territory. It was a short trip compared to what the rest of the Knights of Chemois had left. After all, they still had the maids to consider as they traveled.
On the last day at the Auden Estate, there were various meetings Henry had to attend. He met a variety of people he couldn't possibly hope to remember their names or their position in the north. Many had similar stories and the same upbringing of privilege. He tried his best to be more engulfed in the conversation but he couldn't get the night with Irene out of his head.
Were they fond of each other? The night only seemed to point to that.
