Davina had a huge smile on her face even as Victori was smothering wood ash on her palm. Victori shook her head and finished her job.
Davina took her hand back and shook it a few times so the excess ash could fall.
"Victori, bring a wet towel for me." She told Victori. Davina got up and dusted her dress with her good hand. It was already ruined, there was no saving it.
"I think taking a bath will work better. You cannot possibly go out like this!" Victori remarked handing her a wet towel anyway. Davina wiped her face with the towel, feeling quiet refreshed as soon as the coolness touched her skin.
"You are right. Watch the stew for me, I will be back soon." Davina folded the towel and hung it over her forearm. With one good hand she opened the door to leave the kitchen when she hea
