They walked inside and immediately an excited mob of children ambushed them with hugs and shouts. Violet and Odette laughed as the children all clung to them.
The women were followed by a few soldiers that carried the leftover gifts and bags of snacks, all the uneaten food from the party.
The kids looked starry eyed and dreamily at the food being brought in, at first ignoring the gobs of presents. They followed the soldiers carrying the food to the dining room and placed everything on the table. The kids practically drooling, were jumping in place, anxious with anticipation, while they impatiently waited for permission to dig in.
The women running the place came from the back and welcomed Violet and Odette with open arms giving cheek to cheek kisses between each group of women.
"My Queen and my Princess, it's so good of you to make the time to come and visit us while you're in town, your impromptu visits are always the highlight of days." Said the older woman with long grey hair.
