Foggy Bottom Way One day from forgiveness

ah, so not sent for neither her nor the crown prince. hira returned her brothers touch with a softer fondness after his explanation, feeling almost... safer. she moved away from him, then, when he spoke of news. the princess did not want to look him in the eye. not when he came to her with tales of siena. it could be anything, and that worried her.

tell me, she said once she took in a long, hard breath. i cannot watch you while you say it, but i will listen. amber eyes shut, then. head tilted downwards. ears perked.