Princess Joanna's apartments - 598 AC

[Marie]

"I'll do it as soon as I can," Joanna promised. "Please feel free to make use of my room as long as you need to. I don't want you stirring before you are fit to do so."

[Helyn Caron]

joanna you are kind but I should leave you need your room for you."

[Marie]

"I can sleep on the daybed," Joanna answered. "You're not moving for at least a day, Anni. That is my command. You have only just given birth and ought not to move."

[Helyn Caron]

Anni looked at the queen. I do not wish to be in the way your grace.'

[Marie]

"You won't be, I promise. At least this way I can make sure you are taken care of."

[Helyn Caron]

'You have done too much for me already your grace.' Anni said, tears welling in her eyes as her son began to wave his hand around.

[Marie]

Joanna smiled down at the baby.

"Do you want to sleep now or continue to hold him?"

[Helyn Caron]

'I think i want to hold him for longer. I hope he and Selwyn are best of friends, i really do.'

[Marie]

"I do too. Do you have a cradle in your rooms? Your son needs a place to sleep, and I'd rather not squash him in with Selwyn."

[Helyn Caron]

'Yes i do, but i should return there, you dont want me here, surely your good husband will not be happy at the situation.'

[Marie]

"He'll live," Joanna said dismissively. "I am not yet ready to be a wife to him again so he might as well miss my company now as any other time. You can go back to your rooms tomorrow, but only if the maester says you may. Tonight you will stay here and your son with you."

[Helyn Caron]

helyn sighed too tired to argue anymore. 'As you wish your grace.'

[Marie]

"Rest," Joanna instructed. "Give the baby to me when you are ready to sleep. My servants will fetch the cradle."

[Helyn Caron]

She kissed her baby's hand and passed him to Joanna. 'I am greatful for all you kindness joanna. I still dont believe i deserve so much.'

[Marie]

"You do, and it's time you realised it," Joanna answered. "You are far too modest."