Princess Joanna's apartments - 598 AC

[Helyn Caron]

'I do not see how i can deserve it from such an important person as yourself, i have made so many mistakes.'

[Marie]

Joanna frowned.

"i don't think so. Name one."

[Helyn Caron]

'i still do not believe Maekar has fully forgiven me of what events happened that evening.'

[Marie]

"Oh. Yes...I suppose that was a mistake on both our parts. What are you going to do about it?"

[Helyn Caron]

'I do not know, i am hoping this son will be enough to show him that it isnt worth him worrying about, i was stupid that night and i have learnt my lesson.'

[Marie]

"Yes, and I learned that I was foolish to lay with Daeron," Joanna sighed. "We will be entirely loyal to our husbands now. Women of virtue."

[Helyn Caron]

Anni looked at her son in Joanna's arms. 'He is too small. I hope he will be ok.'

[Marie]

"I am sure th gods will protect him. We'll get the maesters to advise how best to care for him, and especially how to make him strong. Try not to worry, it will curdle your milk."

[Helyn Caron]

anni smiled weakly. She was exhausted. she seemd to visably slump down against the pillow. 'Are you sure i am ok to stay? I really dont want to cause any trouble or problems between you and your husband.'

[Marie]

"You won't. Daemon would not want you to suffer, especially since you have just produced another dragon. He's very interested in the children of the family," Joanna said reassuringly. "All will be well, I promise you. Besides, the fault is mine, not yours."

[Helyn Caron]

She sighed. 'If you are sure your grace, i am grateful.'

[Marie]

"Joanna, please!" She said, laughing. "In fact, Anni, in future, if you call me 'Your Grace' or tell me that you don't deserve my favour I will insist you put a silver stag in a box and keep it here in my chambers to be given to your new son when he is a man grown."

She walked across the room and produced a trinket box, wooden and painted black with the red three-headed dragon in the centre.

"We'll use this."

[Helyn Caron]

anni smiled. 'I am sorry You...I mean Joanna, its a habit i find hard to rid myself of. I do hope Maekar will make the journey to see me.'

[Marie]

"He'd better," Joanna grumbled. "It is his duty and his child. Besides, awful though it is to think of, men are more like to put themselves out for a son than a daughter. I'll write the letter now ,if you want to rest.."

[Helyn Caron]

'I would be eternily greatful Joanna, thank you.' She looked at her son and smiled.