The Dryad's confession/Ilyriatri's Idea
Chapter 7 - Part 2 (Voyage of the Dawn Breaker)
Ilyriatri quirked a brow as she followed the sobs to a cabin that she guessed belonged to one of the draoidh's companions. She stopped before the door and mentally debated as to whether to knock. Is this any of my/our business?
A glance at Flur helped her make up her mind. The golden-haired bhanna looked as if she wanted to help the person in the cabin. Sighing, she raised her hand and softly knocked on the door. Her keen hearing caught the quick intake of breath. “Come in,” she heard a voice call out.
Why am I doing this when I'm not a member of his household? Ilyriatri wondered as she pushed the door open and stepped into the cabin. Keisha was wiping tears from her face.
“Your majesty?” She looked as if she was going to cry again. “I didn't mean to disturb you.” She mumbled, “This just isn't my day.”
“We all have days like that,” Flur commented as she peeked around her aunt's shoulder. “I never once thought I would kneel like caileag trailleal[1], yet I did it just thi…
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