That is largely Aggi's role, and it's not as if Ysalwen has spent oodles of time in great houses, either. She's begun how she means to go on, however, and most here have been so relieved at Howe's departure that they've allowed it, even against previous instincts.

It -- makes for an odd little household, but still. It works!

"And now, I think, I ought to take this one around to show off the troops. Someone should see the results of all the training they've been putting in, no?"

Aggi seems pleased to agree, then gets back to making sure everything is clean and arranged neatly as a pin.

"Her husband is the kennel-master, in case you wondered. He has a breeding plan all laid out already."