Once the 9th had completed his bath, the old woman ushered them into the main part of the small castle through a servant's entrance and into a narrow hallway.  Smells of freshly baked bread wafted toward them and a few moments later, they emerged into kitchen where a meal awaited them, laid out on a table that seemed to probably be where the servant's usually ate.

The red clad Lady Dulcena was already seated and gestured for them to come join her.  The meal itself was nothing extremely fancy, but there was plenty of both food and drink.  "You certainly smell and look better.  Come eat before we discuss why you are here."