Merea's brows were heavy, any servant could see it. Whatever she and the prince spoke about clearly wasn't good. She heard excited chatter as she passed the audience room. Merea couldn't help but chuckle at the girls' banter, the tension from her conversation with the prince momentarily forgotten. Merea's knocked, and Diana and Lila chimed in unison.
“Here are my girls,” she chimed as she entered. "Should I ask?" she inquired with a raised eyebrow, leaning against the doorway.
Lila shot her a sheepish grin still hovering over Diana, who looked slightly exasperated but amused. "I was just asking Dia how she met the Prince!" Lila explained, her excitement palpable.
Merea shook her head, entertained. "Lila, you're way too excited," she teased gently, moving into the room.
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