Kyera blushed, raising the hand fan to hide her pretty cheeks . The purples, blues, and greens of the fan played off her brilliant golden eyes, framed by thick lashes . Now that she wore just a touch of makeup, her already lovely features were quite breathtaking . she looked like a Princess . Clovis smiled Devilishly, winking at his bride to be before sitting down in his chair .
"I am sorry to interrupt, may I ask what the conversation was concerning?" Clovis asked, having heard part of the conversation as well . Thankfully his little show of affection had the desired effect of removing the pressure from Raina . Kyera closed the fan with a flick and set it down her cheeks still rosey .
Advertisement"We were discussing Music and worship . " The Empress supplied and Kyera smiled .
"Raina is quite a bright child . She chose her Goddess all on her own . It took a few days of deliberation, she was split between two, but decided Mischief fit her best for now . " Kyera supplied with a rather proud smile . It was more like a mother than a mentor but considering the circumstances, they were okay with that . Raina blushed .
"I see . Who was she between?" The Emperor asked nonchalantly . He was honestly curious as to what his grandchild's thoughts had been .
"I was caught between Mischeif and the Sunless Goddess of the Chase . " Raina replied with a soft smile . Her grandmother chuckled softly .
"The Goddesses of Mischief and the Hunt? Why does that no surprise me?" The Empress added looking rather pleased as a maid filled their glasses . Kyera smiled .
"I will have the tudors put together some books and light reading on both . Afterall, Mischief is the Children's Goddess . You will one day grow up . " The Emperor offered and Kyera frowned slightly . Though what he said was true, it was best not to research Goddesses while paying heed to another . However, Mischief was accustomed to this, being as children were fickle things and lost their merriment and mirth as they grew older .
"I do not know how to read . " Raina replied gently . Her voice was soft as she looked away and the table fell deathly quiet . Kyera could feel the rising emotions and allowed the shadows to shield the child's spirit with a invisible wall .
"What do you mean you can not read? Your cousins have been reading well for nearly 2 years . " The Emperor did not think about the barbs of his words as they left his mouth and sunk into Raina's heart . Though they were not real, she still flinched in shame and looked down at her plate . Kyera frowned .
"Emperor it may not be my place, but comparing the royal children when they have not had equal teaching is uncalled for . " Kyera spoke slowly so to conceal her anger but there was no respect in her tones . Eve and Clovis both looked at her slightly worried but she didn't heed their eyes begging her to stop .
"You are to be Princess, but are not now . Mind your tone . " The Emperor reminded her and then stopped . He felt pressure suddenly bearing down on him, much more than he had ever felt before . The air was thick and cold in seconds .
"No . "
Chapter end
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