@philippaed , grey rooms at hampton court
"I did not know anything about Edward."
He suspects, naturally, that Philippa is going to ask, and so he opts to cut her off at the pass, as it were. It's all many people have been able to speak about, whether to his face or in whispers. The sudden reemergence of his cousin has been the talk of court, filling John with a mix of emotions he can only attempt to untangle. The added scrutiny on his name is an unpleasant side effect, and there is no denying that he is already growing tired. Still, his guard remains up, even as he steps into the suite of rooms where Philippa has asked to speak to him.
"I presume that is what you want to know, foremost. But - before the news, I thought him dead like everyone else did," he continues, running a hand through his hair. "I still do not know what to believe. If it is truly him." He hesitates, but adds on, before Philippa has a chance to speak: "I will endeavor to ensure this will not hurt Amelia."









