Preparations for the queen's funeral and burial were begun immediately. The whole kingdom mourned her loss, for she had been a wise and good queen.

anything else? anything? a-are we just supposed to take that and be sad? okay...

Andarin delivered the news to the leaders and they too mourned her loss. They knew that it would prove as the perfect distraction for something horrible.

One day, Miryanna found reason to leave home herself.

She'd just been sitting on the battlements with Andarin, discussing the plans and devices of the Vanags, when Nynesi joined them. The were immediately silent, not wanting her to hear what they were talking about. She gave them a weak smile and went over the lean on the battlements between them.

"Hey, Nynesi, how're you feeling?" Andairn asked gently.

She shrugged and sniffled.

Miryanna put an arm around her shoulders, "If you want to talk, you can. We're here for you,"

Nynesi nodded and took a shuddery breath. "I miss her so much," She said quietly. "I can't believe she's gone,"

me neither tbh

Nynesi stayed and talked with them some more until she went back to her room.

"I want to do more." Miryanna said firmly a few moments after Nynesi left.

"What?" Andarin turned his to look and Miryanna. "What do you mean? You've done a lot. You've been the best information getter we've ever had and you don't even have to spy on anyone,"

Miryanna shook her head, "It's not enough