She set the gown down at the knock and hummed as she moved to answer. The smile died on her lips the moment she saw her brother. She stared. "I thought ye'd never come see me again, brother," she said flatly and stepped back to let him in despite wanting to shut the damned door in his face. Her dark eyes took in the scowl on his face. If he was there, then he had to know what was going on.

"I suppose ye've heard the news then and came ta give me an earful, Pony? Out with it. Go on."