@maidmay said: i’m afraid the journey has worn me out more than i thought
in some ways, guinevere is like any other lady of any other court : she has been raised to speak the language of graciousness fluently, even when she does not truly feel it. she can smooth things over, even falsely, when she needs to. she can weave apologies from one wronged party to another without ever taking sides between them. she can pretend, when she wishes to, to smile and offer thanks or accept them. but there is no pretending in the graciousness of her nod, the flicker of concern in her eyes. “you had a long journey, lady marian,” she says. “of course you must be weary.”
she brings their walking to a stop, to better face her guest. “and it would be best if you first faced camelot and all of its court well-rested. it is a grand place, and the people are numerous. it would dizzy even me, i am sure, to face it all after such a journey. come - - your rooms have been made ready for you. i will show you to them. it will cause no offense if you do not appear at this evening’s meal - - i shall have the kitchens send food and drink to your chambers.”
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