New moons were a stressful time for many. In absence of dedicated light, and restrictions on fuels made it untenable to accomplish almost any things at night. This was fine since it was easy enough to sleep through the night for most. The ones that couldn't found other activities that could be done without light.
Elizabeth had found that she had more trouble sleeping these days, ever since that trip, her thoughts were a confusing mess. Lady Rosewood had come to occupy a strange place in her heart. In first consideration, she found the girl to be a savior, a friend and caretaker. With time she felt that the young noble thought of her as a project. Somewhere things shifted and changed.
