Faye saw Tobias glance around the room, checking to see if it was him that she wanted to come closer.
He looked at her, furrowing his brow, tilting his head, and silently pointing to his chest. He was making sure he was the one she wanted to approach her.
He watched Faye energetically nod her head at him when he did.
Tobias slowly worked his way past the others in the grand hall of the crowded room until he came to stand before the Duchess and her husband, his commander, Duke Thayer.
He bowed politely, presenting himself appropriately, saying in a jittery but cheerful tone.
"Greetings and Happy Yule your Graces!"
Faye responded, "And greetings to you too, Tobias."
Next, the Duke looked down at the young squire from where he sat beside Faye, still holding her hand affectionately. To Tobias' surprise, the normally steely-eyed commander's face was relaxed, with a pleasant grin playing on his lips.
