Scene: You stand before two empty thrones, shocked and dazed. There is a lot of movement in and out of the estate with servants and guards walking back and fourth. You don't notice them as you are lost in your own thoughts and feelings of the events of the last 24 hours.
Servant: My lady....my lady?
Being brought back into reality.
Lillian: The captain requested that you be mindful of how much you take to France. Too many things can weight the ship down. Aethelred's clothes, what would you like me to do with them?
Hesitant.
You: I...
Ms. Josephine steps in.
Ms. Josephine: Put his gold suit with her things, don't do anything with the others until I say.
Lillian: Yes, ma'am.
Ms. Josephine: I found a chain to put these on. He'd want you to have them.
You: His rings.
Holding them close to you. She puts the necklace on you.
Footman: My Lady?
You look up at him.
Footman: It's time to leave.
You don't respond
Ms. Josephine: The carriage is waiting.
Footman: Are you ready, you're Grace.
You: No.
You slowly start to walk forward.
A few days later the ship docks and you're riding in a carriage again, headed for the Royal Court of France. Still in shock, but now you've had time to process everything.
You pull up to the Castle and realise the big crowd of people waiting for you. This is your first major appearance without your husband. You take a deep breath, gather your thoughts and carry on as much as possible.
Time skip.
Meanwhile.
Francis: Widow?
Bash: Her husband died several days ago from injuries he sustained in battle. She left for France immediately after his funeral.
Francis: Who told you this?
Bash: An older woman they call Ms. Josephine. She came to France with Y/N.
Francis: Where can I find Ms. Josephine?
Bash: Francis?
Francis: I need to hear it from her Bash, now where is she?
TO BE CONTINUED
