Princess Joanna's apartments - 598 AC

[Marie]

"You should not have to ride in your condition," Joanna said firmly. "Stay, please. By rights Maekar should come to you now."

[The Smith]

"There is no reason to command him about like a dog. He is a man and lord. If he accepts my request then that is fine, but I will not call him for this reason." Daemon replied with a sigh.

[Marie]

"Finem then, but it's not fair on Anni and she has been so good to me," Joanna sighed.

[Helyn Caron]

anni looked nervous. 'I do not wish to intrude any further on your hospitality than i already have done.' Anni said. 'I am sure i can manage the journey if he wishes not to come.'

[The Smith]

Daemon yawned, "By the time we hear his reply Anni, you will have given birth. So I would not worry about it."

[Marie]

"Yes, and you will be uncomfortable travelling now," Joanna insisted. "Please stay, for me,"

[Helyn Caron]

Anni looked to the floor. 'As you wish your grace.'

[Marie]

"Oh, do cheer up, we can be together for the birth like we planned," Joanna said. "i'll ask Mari to come back and bring the girls with her. I doubt she'll get back in time but once she does it will be fun, you'll see. Perhaps I will have a party and invite all the Court ladies."

[Helyn Caron]

anni smiled... 'Thank you your grace,' Anni suddenly felt a twinge. She frowned

[The Smith]

Daemon smiled at both the woman, but did not seem to be listening to their words.

[Marie]

Joanna looked hard at her goodsister and friend.

"Anii? Is something wrong?"

[Helyn Caron]

'Its probably nothing.' She smiled weakly, her hands upon her stomach.

[Ser Kyle Payne]

Kyle kneeled there, still as a statue. He tried to block out as much of the conversation as he could, since it was none of his business, waiting for any one of the royals in the room to speak his name.

[Marie]

"Anni, I really think you should see a maester. You look pale."

Joanna turned to Kyle.

"Get up, ser, for gods' sake! Your Grace, this man wishes to serve you. I have proposed he become one of Morgan's bodyguards."

[Helyn Caron]

'It is nothing, i am sure, just a slight twinge.' Anni tried to smile again but failed. She put her hand to the chair to steady herself