Runestone: Joanna's Chambers 599

[The Smith]

Calla shook her head, "Oh no. Her spirit was unique and bright enough for the entire world to see. She was so strong, and loving."

[Marie]

"Then what could be the reason for her death?" Joanna wondered aloud. "I am sorry to ask this, Calla, but did you have any enemies who might strike at you through your household?"

[The Smith]

Calla shook her head, "I have no enemies, and every one loves Daeron. As I am sure you know."

[Marie]

"Yes, of course," Joanna answered.

She considered the layout of the castle and whose rooms lay nearest those of the septa.

[The Smith]

The rooms of visiting common folk are over occupied many being shared by multiple users because of the presence of court.

[Marie]

She stepped outside and turned to the guard.

"Bring me everyone whose rooms are near this one," she commanded

[The Smith]

The guard bowed his head, and rushed away.

[Marie]

Joanna turend to the servant, Old Nan.

"How long since you found her? Was she already dead or dying?"

[The Smith]

Nan frowned, and shook her head, "Dead as a door nail. Dead for hours my guess. My bones creek before dawn so I woke up and walked around looking for those girls that were suppose to be cleaning that night."

[Marie]

"And did you see anything that struck you as suspicious when you walked about, or when you entered this chamber?"

[The Smith]

Nan raised one arch eyebrow, "Besides a dead body, and bloody dagger. No."

[Marie]

"So you didn't see any possible killers lurking in the shadows?"

[The Smith]

Nan shook her head, "She was alone. I checked."

[Marie]

"is the room exactly as you left it?"

[The Smith]

Nan nodded, "I straightened up a little of course. There were pillows on the floor."