As Willow and Haze slept in that morning, the empress helped Lily, Colin and the servant decorate and get things set up for the party. By the time they were done,  it was only mid-day. The perfect time for a relaxing cup of brew. Colin brought in a tray for the three of them, as they settled into the dining hall. 

"How long should we let them sleep? do you think?" 

"Another hour or so. They were up pretty late last night." The queen replied. 

"Oh, I was just making sure, I didn't want her to sleep though it." He joked.

The empress giggled. She always got his humor. 

"I wouldn't let her and you know it." Lily told her mate. 

Colin took a sip of the almost too hot brew, "Of course, honey." 

"When do you think everyone will be here?' The empress asked them.

"By early evening I'd say." 

"Oh, good. I'm looking forward to it." 

"As long as Willow is happy with it, that's all I care." Colin said.

"Yes, I couldn't agree more." The empress replied. She had really missed them latley.