“I do not ask I command you will marry seeking—–, “she was interrupted by the loud sound of the dining room doors opening slamming against the wall.

“Your majesty, “it was one of her soldiers bowing before her speaking while trying to catch her breath.

“Have you lost mind!”

“Apologies I——-.”

“Apologies! I’m eating with my daughters remove yourself at——-.”

“The messenger commanded to send word to Cordelia is no more,” she says cutting her off. Hearing the words spoken to her Queen Maia moves from Dana to the soldier hearing the unwelcoming news now commanded both Daiya and Danas attention.

“No more, explain meaning!?”

“She is deceased your majesty her face split from ear to ear we discovered her body upon scared path laying amongst it this, “she says handing her a cloth containing the House of Jennicus banner, “Your majesty Cordelia is under attack!”

Sitting near the river Alice scoops water into her hand then watches as it seeped through her fingers disappearing, like the water she too wanted to disappear. Closing her eyes she pictured her mother engaged in play with her and her sisters. Their smiles, scents, and warmth of their embrace all things she took for granted but now would give anything to be able to reverse the sun to be in their presence once more. Stepping away from her thoughts she stares at the Kai sharping her swords a few feet away from her. Other than commanding her to eat and rest no other words were exchanged between them. She knew nothing about her which was hard for her since she welcomed friendly conversation however the Kai was far from welcoming. She had yet to reveal herself completely as she kept a clay like substance coded on her skin. Alice knew by keeping her distance it would serve her best. Standing to her feet she walked down a path until she came upon a secluded area containing a warm spring. As she got closer she dips her hand in the clear water discovering it was luke-warm. In desperate need of a bath she looks around making sure she was alone. Once she deems it safe she undresses then steps into the water it felt refreshing against her skin. Wanting to experience the full effect she submerges her entire body underwater when she couldn’t hold in her breath any longer she resurfaced.