#erastrus

The flowers in her hair were put in by her only surviving child. Twins at birth, one was stillborn and the other lived for four winters before succumbing to illness. She never truly came to terms with their passings and turned to her most trusted friend and disciple, Sariel, for support. Their bond grew strong— even flirtatious, but they shielded this from the public. They toyed with the idea of being official and having children of their own while maintaining their professional appearances. She opposed this, and blamed herself for the deaths of her babies in fear something within her could cause another.

This all occurred shortly before the culling started.

Yngya regrets never having given herself the opportunity for happiness again. Even for a short while…

But even in her stupor and with the little energy she has left, she keeps the flowers in her hair alive.