Nisa watched him go as she held the coat. A frown creased her normally gentle face and she turned and headed to the back garden to hang the coat and air it out. "Ridiculous." She washed her hands and began to start on breakfast.

Her mind went to wonder things and every now and again she would find an excuse to walk down the hall and listen to see if it sounded like her brother was truly bathing. When it did seem too quiet, she leaned in a little and spoke, " would you like tea for breakfast? You have had a long night. Maybe you'd prefer something stronger to help you sleep."