"I was going to go speak to the physician so he can take over her care . " Kyera replied a bit unnerved by his demand . His tone was a tad sharper than she had expected . 'Have I broken another silent rule?' she wondered silently a tad bit worried .
"The Maid said you had not eaten, I believe there was a bowl for you as well? Why don't you sit down and eat?" The Emperor asked raising an eyebrow at her . Kyera smiled as her stomach growled in protest . Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment . He chuckled at her . "I think your stomach just weighed in on that . "
AdvertisementKyera lowered herself back into the chair and turned so she could drink the soup that had been brought up for her . She was actually quite hungry as she ate the noodles . She tried to eat as gracefully as she could but in the end hunger won out .
"You figured out what it was?" He asked nonchalantly, still sitting beside his beautiful wife . Kyera nodded as she finished the bite she was working on .
"Yes, it was something I had only seen once before . Shaman Half Eye had seen it years ago, in a neighboring kingdom . It was the first time I treated it . Luckily it's simple and can be dealt with using only basic supplies . In this case a silver needle and a knife . " Kyera explained, not wanting to go into too much detail . He seemed to relent, and choose not go pry .
"What was the effect last time?" he asked after a few moments . Kyera sighed, looking at her with pity in her eyes .
"We got to him much faster, your Majesty . We were alerted within hours and happened to be nearby . Less than a day after the restless sleep began . He recovered completely . " Kyera replied not wanting the Emperor to get false hope . She knew there was no way for the Empress to regain her mobility . Even if Half Eye was here and her father assisted, the control lines had been eaten away .
"I see . Since we wasted so much time… wait, I never gave the order to let folk healers see her…" the Emperor said as his eyes widened in realization . If he had his way… he couldn't bare to think of the consequences .
"Raina and Clovis sent for me, your Majesty . Your Granddaughter thought I could help . Just so happens she was right . " Kyera replied calmly, knowing by his aura he was not angry with her . His anguish and self hate left room for nothing else .
"I am glad they had the sense to do so and you the skill to heal her . When will she wake?" he asked trying to move past the pain in his chest .
"I can not be sure . She's a strong woman but her body is so weak now . It may take a day or two . " Kyera replied as she . picked up the second bowl and began stirring the still warm broth . After testing it to be sure it wasn't too hot, Kyera walked to the bed side . She set the broth and spoon on the small ornate bedside table .
The Emperor watched as Kyera lifted the Empress and slid her body behind her . Eves upper body rested against the healer's chest . She took the spoon and broth, blowing on the golden liquid . Kyera's focus was trained on Eve's throat muscles . Carefully she poured the soup into her mouth, the shadow energy forcing it down the correct tube, keeping the liquid from tainting her lungs . The process continued as the Emperor watched a bit indecisively .
Chapter end
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