Yes, we will. I could never in good conscience leave them here.
[ to be truthful, she is scared out of her mind, confused and groggy. it is easier to hold herself together with her mother here, and by focusing on the welfare of others instead of her own. ]
We always have other enemies, Lady Mother. [ by the very nature of their status. still, she draws herself straight. ] I will be cautious.
Yes. I an eighteen now. And you appear just as young as I am.
[ she finds it easy to smile. up until her father is mentioned, and then it takes every once of willpower she has left and regard she has for her parent not to allow her face to crumple into an expression of sadness, or her heart to crumble anew with grief. she takes a breath, and smiles the same smile she has ever since arriving at richard's court, which looks genuine but is actually a clever little mask. ]
I hope you are right. I have never wanted anything more than to be worthy of his pride.
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[ to be truthful, she is scared out of her mind, confused and groggy. it is easier to hold herself together with her mother here, and by focusing on the welfare of others instead of her own. ]
We always have other enemies, Lady Mother. [ by the very nature of their status. still, she draws herself straight. ] I will be cautious.
Yes. I an eighteen now. And you appear just as young as I am.
[ she finds it easy to smile. up until her father is mentioned, and then it takes every once of willpower she has left and regard she has for her parent not to allow her face to crumple into an expression of sadness, or her heart to crumble anew with grief. she takes a breath, and smiles the same smile she has ever since arriving at richard's court, which looks genuine but is actually a clever little mask. ]
I hope you are right. I have never wanted anything more than to be worthy of his pride.