Red Skies - Winter Starts A New Day

Winter woke up, surprised to find herself in a bed.  Didn't she fall asleep in the wings of her beloved Companion?  In confusion, she frantically cried out to her.  The response was immediate.  The feeling of alarm as her Companion mind-touched hers.  The sense of relief as her Companion realized it was merely waking up in a new surrounding.  "Easy there dear heart.  I'm here."  Hearing the words in her mind, Winter's heart slowed.  "There.  It is just almost sunrise.  Go bath now and you will beat other guests to the wash room.  By the time you return, the cook will have food ready.  We can break our fast together out in the courtyard."  Winter jumped out of the creaky bed and raced for the door in eager anticipation.