Forcibly joining their mother for dinner their meal was sat in front of them as they sat in silence. Queen Maia held grave concern for her two daughters’ although things were changing outside the confines of their home it was hard to ignore the changes occurring within. Dana had become distant and defiant characteristics she never knew existed in her eldest child. When engaged in conversation she would utter a few words not at all interested but given enough response to appease her mother. Daiya whom she believed to be cursed by the dark spirit was different she was much calmer. Something was going on and she hoped a family dinner would relax all revealing what laid heavy on their minds.

“Daiya hope all is well.”

“Yes, mother all is well, “she says picking up a quail egg from her plate then placing it in her mouth.

“Just well?”

“Yes, just well, “she says dryly. Queen Maia all too familiar with her tone knows she is not in a talkative mood and decides its best to move on too Dana.

“And Dana?”

“All is well, “she says refusing to make eye contact with her mother.

“Is that all?”

“Apologies, I also dream of better days, “she says finally looking up from her plate while stabbing the duck on her plate with her fork.

“I too dream of better days when Jennicus is removed from this world freeing us all, “she signals to one of her servants to refill her glass with wine.

“I too dream of being free, “she says under her breath but loud enough for her mother to hear her response caused Daiya to look at her in shock as she knew where the conversation was headed.

“Free from what?”

“Apologies I do not think before I speak.”

“I do not view it as such break open head and share, “she says smiling at her hoping she would open up about what’s been bothering her.

“May I be excused?”

“No, you cannot, “Queen Maia says dropping both her fork and knife on her plate in agitation of her request, “You will remain until commanded otherwise.” Daiya kicked Dana underneath the table signaling to her to hold her tongue. After engaging in conversation that day in Danas chambers the sisters revealed all bringing them closer.