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The Palatiodora sat in her quiet home, husband and children away on a trip, and soaked in the news. With every passing tick of the clock- the heaviness of such an instance weighed further upon her shoulders.

 

"She was so young." Muttered Nicoletta, eyes glazed over with a blank expression. 

 

She didn't have the energy or the understanding to weep. So she only sat. 

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Eirene went about her daily activities as much as possible, given the circumstances her parents and tutors wished to provide the young princess with an abundance of activities to distract her mind. Despite any attempts by the adults around her, all tasks and studies sent her way were completed in silence with a blank stare and all-black attire. 

 

No matter how much anyone tried, they couldn't hide pain from her.

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My condolences. The adventures were quite fun with the princess.

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Elaine Novellen d'Petra frowned for the loss of Johanna, the poor girl. She would mourn her though she didn't know her well, as was customary to do for family.

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"The Balianese people will sing your name, Johanna."

 

Regina would mourn for her beloved niece, King Adrian's words of hope forever echoing in her ears.

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Andromeda Ester closed her eyes as the news of her oldest daughter's death became public. In her mind, the Queen went back to Johanna's birth date. Looking up at the sky, Andromeda noticed a silver comet streaking across the sky, trailing over the entire Mont Monterosa and vanishing just beyond the desert horizon. "My comet... my ven," Andromeda said as she opened her eyes again, now at the beach at the Palatio Arancione, Adrian, Andromeda, and Johanna playing in the sand. "She-she isn't gone, Adrian.. she just went to Ba'as right.. she went to see my Imma." Andromeda then closed her eyes again, her mind transporting her elsewhere, the Queen of Balian gradually losing herself as grief set in. This time they're at the Balian fairgrounds, Johanna riding Tobias and the Panda yelling "Basho!" She triumphed in the joust. "Bas-sho..." She raises her hands to her head and screams, which can be heard throughout the Palatio Arancione. "Mitras!! Hashok Ya Mitras!" she exclaimed. Andromeda remained silent for the next few days, spending time alone in her room. The Queen is only leaving for her daughter's funeral. 
 

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The youngling of Arkent hears of the news, pondering on the death of one of his only friends. “Well, we never went to the pyramid.” He said, somewhat saddened at the fact.

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Rhys var Ruthern stops mid-sentence as he hears the news

 

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The Amiratus of Balian signs the Hussariyan as a shaky sigh escaped his lips, "A great tragedy." He murmured, "However, His Majesty must be assured that his council will be by his side during these trying times." As he said those words, the Amiratus's thoughts now went to his own children, his heart now longing to keep them protected at all costs.

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"Oh."

 

A young girl looked looked to the missive, holding it with trembling hands. Her brows knit as a look of woe washed over her face.

 

"She's... what?"

[reserved, will edit with more soon]

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This revelation struck Albéric deeply, sorrow emanating from the wound that was his student's passing.

 

Where exactly had he gone wrong? Was there a lesson or perhaps a measure of guidance that could have prevented this tragedy? Alas, he would never know, and the prospect he had so much hope for would be denied a true chance to shine.

 

"Johanna... I'm so sorry..."

 

The Knight clutched the talisman strung around his neck, his prayers offered to the comet-born Princess, now lost to the primordial seas.

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Marlene found herself frozen upon hearing of the news - having almost called Johanna a friend. She’d go off in search of her Tante at that, hoping Aleksandra could brighten this stormy ending. 

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Casimir Vilac stared at the missive in a stunned silence. It was not long ago that the young Princess of Monterosa bragged to him about naming the new Barony of Valio. His mind went back to that court session.. as the Lord knelt before his cousin, His Majesty. As Johanna stepped down the dais and draped him in a cloak... It was the simple things to the Vilac that made Johanna special.

Not her birthright nor her panda, Tobias, or even her boisterous spirit.

 

It was her love of life
 

The tenacity she showed and her ever present optimism for the future. It gave Casimir hope.. but nothing lasts forever...

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"You give a man a fish, he eats for a day. You teach a man how to swim, he'll brave the elements." spoke Derficus Incredulus IV, the High Pontiff of the Anti Canon.

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