A Land Of Monsters And Men

Questioning of Marriage

Your days as Queen have been ruthless; it brought fear amongst those who dares to question your authority.

You felt with the affairs within the walls and forced yourself into the war affairs of those beyond the walls.

"Tell me Historia, why did you decide to become my lady in waiting?"

She brushed your hair seeing how the dark circles in your eyes have become more noticable.

"Despite the decisions I have made you don't fear me or hate me?"

She softly puffed some make up powder to cover the dark circles around your eyes.

"Becoming Queen means making tough decisions. The choices you have made are questionable but I see you spread fear. You don't have to make people fear you to feel powerful."

"I don't want them to know I'm powerful… I just want them to know there are consequences."

"Well, that's one matter but you've made great decisions as well."

"The orphanage that we are making in your childhood farm. I've had this idea in my mind but I'd like your opinion. I find orphans and all who live in that section. When the crisis occurred of there not being enough food to go around for the people.

I want the orphans to start maintaining the farms. I want them to work all who are 13 can begin to work and earn a salary.

So if they decide to leave they may, if they decide to stay then they shall.

I also want there to be an open server of 50 men and 50 women. I want them to show me their skills and talents so that I may have an understanding of what to create.

If I see we have artists and builders  then I shall personally assist them in expanding their talents. To perhaps create murals or a memorial for the fallen.

Everyone deserves a chance in life."

Historia finished your lipstick as she smiled at your ideas. "They sound fantastic. I believe we can do it."

You smile holding her hand. "Thank you Historia. Before I leave I entrust these papers to you to deliver.
It's for the treasury to give me a list of where the money is given and used for."

"Uhm sure." She holds the letter like sheet in her hand as you walk past by her.

"Where are you going?"

"I have a matter to attend to."

"I'll go get Levi and Kenny then!" She rushed to the door but you stopped her by her shoulder. "This is a private matter."

"But it's not safe! We still haven't found Reiner or the rest. They could be anywhere."

"It's fine Historia. I must.go. Before I go please don't do anything today. I want you to take this day off to make a list of classes you would like and what you think will be suitable needs for these children.

I don't for how long I'll be gone."

Exiting you turn back to look at your castle.

"Despite where I am I still have no peace."

Kenny walked up to you with a cigarette in his mouth offering you one.

"Want one? It must be stressful ruling a bunch of dumbasses."

He also hands you your hooded coat.

"No thank you. I'll ask you to cut down on your smoking."

"Now why the hell would I do that? Woman! There's not a lot that can pleasure this old man but my cigarettes and alcohol! Are you going to also ask me to cut down on my drinking?"