Mahnu, An Immortal's Journey

Chapter 38

Riding inside the carriage, Mahnu didn't speak, which made Jaclyn become very nervous.

What do I do? What do I say? How will I be about to stay with her like this? Maybe I could get them to find somebody else...I mean, this lady...She's the consort to the King...The King!

Revelation had gone through Jaclyn's mind at being aware of who Mahnu was.

Her life had been through thick and then, but that was probably normal for a commoner...But never did she think she'd met the King, yet alone become his consort's doctor!

Was it luck or not?

Having been to Conrella to study, she had liked it there better then Bena, especially because she knew that Bena had some problems. It was a big city that she had not seen much of and had wanted to go back again...

The problem was, a past trauma led her back to Bena and be a good doctor to those who needed her. If it wasn't for...Well, nonetheless, she felt like she could help more people in Bena then in Conrella...

Now, she had the chance to return to Conrella, in what would be known as good circumstances...But her position was...It was the responsibility that she was afraid of! If she makes a mistake...Will they kill her!?

Sighing, Mahnu looked at Jaclyn, "Why are you so nervous? Is the King so frightening? Am I that frightening?"

"No...Your...Mahnu."

The glare Mahnu gave her, made Jaclyn drop her head and gulp. She twisted her fingers together, that were in her lap, and her eyes moved quickly from place to place.

She was so terribly nervous, and she couldn't seem to calm down at all!

It wasn't like Jaclyn couldn't deal with situations, it was just this particular situation!

She knows how to treat someone who was poisoned, and someone that has the flu. She can sort patients out from who needs the most care, to who needs the least. She can travel with people and be a doctor for them. She can stick up for others when a doctor states one thing, but she knows that his diagnosis is wrong.

She was not a push over, yet...There was a power that would always overwhelm another's...And that was royalty...

Strict manners are used, strict attire was probably also used.

Most, including the King's own children, probably needed to go through a lot just to meet up for the King for business!

How was it that it would be okay not to call a consort of the King, 'Your Highness'?

"I've rarely heard people call my name. That's why I want them to say it...It's nice."

Jaclyn looked up. Her change of talking was more opened and even sad.

Why hadn't people called her name? Jaclyn wondered.

"Because I rarely spoke to humans." Mahnu spoke honestly, still wondering if Jaclyn could be someone that could stay by her side.

Jaclyn frowned, "Humans?"

Why did it sound that she was different to Mahnu...No...That everyone was different to Mahnu!?

Perhaps...Mahnu is sick...

"People." Mahnu changed the word she had used, after clearing her throat.

Even though she had used the term 'humans', for over a thousand years, it looks like she will have to change her ways...

...This may even be the first time that she used the word 'people' out loud to another!

"...Why not?" Jaclyn asked, nearly having completely forgotten what they were talking about!