"Mm," she murmured, continuing her work "I already know what your 'something' is. It hails from Elarion, does it not?" saying that she heard a chuckle escape from Drayce. "What's so amusing?" and she gave him a questionable look.
"You!!" he replied, "You know me too well." Then after taking a deep breath he continued, "Elarion also…but, it's princess, as well—she is… radiant."
That caught her attention and for the first time, her hand stilled completely. She studied him. She could tell his eyes were not on her but fixed somewhere beyond on a memory. She knew full well that look since childhood.
"So what holds you back? Go on...take whatever you desire. Has that not always been Your Majesty's way?"
"No, Eggie. Not this time." his reply made the lady's eyes slightly narrow.
