The Righteous Walk Boldly

[Cally 1080]

With the missive's arrival with the news to Numenost's mews, recitation was overheard by the brash Matriarch in golds and greens. Upon hearing of the Duchess' demise she smiled, though it faltered at once, remembering the only hope she had at getting armament to return to her House's vault was gone from a bolt in the chest. This had been the first, but not the last time the Matriarch had been disappointed with in-laws and kin that broke promises, smiling to her face but whispering malice to peers behind backs. The Matriarch, after delving deeper into her devotion to Malchaediel, adopted the belief that oathbreakers and vile lords and ladies gave her wrinkles. . . Today, she looked especially youthful. She was glad to be rid of another fountain of drama in her newly quieted life. Now her son wouldn't have to feel so burdened.

[KillerMaid 636]

Malna/Annika didn't know Tatiyana as well as others. But she enjoyed speaking with her and giving her baked goods. Wherever her grave would be... there was a small plate of cookies left there.