09-29-2019, 11:55 AM
Alex jumped and looked at him scared like she was in trouble, but when no yelling came and only the offer of warm clothes she relaxed and gently placed the book back and moved to take the clothes with nothing more then a small smile and quiet thanks. She returned shortly after, the clothes slightly big but she had done her best with the ribbon from her dress pocket to make herself a belt for the trousers. She silently went about placing her clothes near the fire to dry. Her eyes wondering between her work, Jacob and the wonderful collection of books.