#asture

Ioan was glad that now Padriac had friends, people he culd trust and rely upon when he needed them. Ioan had only met Sister Theodora thus far, who had been kind to him, and he couldn’t help wondering how a Daughter of Eve as beautiful as she would even look his way. It was probably only out of politeness, but she spoke highly of Karliah, so Ioan knew she could be trusted. Padriac told him once they had left the Sister’s presence that if Ioan was ever stuck or in need of help he could go to Theodora, since her Rose was easy to find in the festival centre.

Now they were in court, and Padriac had introduced Ioan to Sirs Easlmus and Rinassa, the two Queensguard for Queen Lucy who were both Fauns. Ioan had thought he would meet Padriac’s fellow Queensguard to Susan, but Padriac shook his head. “No, there is no need to meet Garrett. He is a waste of space and air - you will know why when you see him.” When Padriac turned away, Ioan smirked - it was rare to hear Padriac speak ill of another.

Padriac was looking around, his brow furrowed. “I’ll have to introduce you to Petra later, I forgot that she is no longer Lady-in-Waiting to Susan,” he sighed. They were in the throne room now. Court, thankfully, wasn’t in session, and neither of the Kings were present, and Susan wasn’t either, but various members of their court stood here and there. and Queen Lucy was there, talking with one of her ladies. Ioan followed Padriac over to the two, bowing along with Padriac at Lucy.

“Ioan, this is Queen Lucy the Valiant and Lady Asture. Your Majesty, my Lady, this is my old friend Ioan. Cousin to Healer Karliah.” Ioan felt his eyebrows raise slightly when Queen Lucy beamed. “Family of Healer Karliah? It is a pleasure to meet you!” She held out her hand to Ioan. He didn’t know what to do at first, staring at her blankly, until Padriac leaned over and whispered, “Shake her hand.” Ioan gently but hesitantly shook her hand, and she nodded once. “I must be off, but it was a pleasure to meet you, Ioan! I do hope you enjoy Cair Paravel.” With a small wave, Queen Lucy stepped away and left the throne room, followed by her guards. Ioan was left with Padriac and Lady Asture.

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The bustling street of Cair Paravel was a nuisance, but Petra needed to get home. She was meeting a carpenter about fixing some of the floorboards in Seamus' flat -- her house too she always had to remember. It was home until either Seamus moved or something drove her out. In any case the sailor liked her around, she was making his house a home.

She adjusted the ties on her dress for the thousandth time, annoyed that somehow the tie kept coming loose. Being a barmaid meant all her pretty dresses were kept in a chest at home, and dark, coarse dresses had monopolized her wardrobe. Still she had to appreciate the fact that there seemed to be less layers involved. It made it cooler to wear. After all, her arms merely were covered by her chemise, and her chest quite exposed in comparison to before.

Stopping at one stall she picked up some fruit. Seamus liked fruit. Looking over at the woman beside her she did a double take. The red hair, the delicate features were familiar, though Petra hadn't seen her since she had come back from the isles. Pausing a moment, she spoke, touching the woman's shoulder.

"L...Lady Asture?"

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