[Mekatra]

Joane pulled him into a small side room. "Did it never occur to you that other people could be blamed for your theft? Servants flogged, maids turned out onto the street? You act as though your actions have no consequences. Don't act like stealing to eat is a required act. You could have found honest work, you chose not to," she snapped angrily. It took her a moment to get her anger back under control but when she did she pointed down the hallway. "To the knight's quarters. Down by the stables. You'll sleep on the floor in my room."