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It's unusual for you to be called in to bring the queen her meals two days in a row; but one of the maids, Joann, who would have normally brought in the food today, disappeared. There are rumors that the reason Ashnard orders the servants switch off like this is so that no one gets too close to Almedha, or Almedha to them; but it's nothing you want to get involved in. Joann on the other hand; well, you're sure you'll never see her again. She should have known better than to stick her nose into royal business.
You go through the regular ritual; picking up the meal from the royal chef; slipping the medicine into the drink, and taking it to Almedha's room. However, this time, as you approach you hear voices. It's not all that unusual for the queen to have a guest; and you're about to enter the room regardless, until you recognize the second voice.
"I want him, I want my son."
"I'll have Izuka take a look at you, you're seriously ill, Almedha."
The person with the queen is defiantly Ashnard; and though his word were posed to sound caring; his voice held no compassion for the crazed woman he called his wife.
"You keep me away from that murderer. You think I don't know the things he's done?!"
"Oh don't play the victim, Almedha. You knew before I became king; if anything you're worse than I am."
"Why you bastard… give me my son!"
"He's dead."
"LIES! LIAR! GIVE ME MY SON! I WANT MY SON!"
There's a brief silence; then…
"You're so weak. I don't need you anymore."
The sound of footsteps warns that Ashnard is leaving, and you quickly put a wide girth between yourself and the door so that you can make it look like you were just arriving when the king exits. The door swings open and you keep your head down. Ashnard looks you over, his eyes scrutinizing as if he's reading your mind. Of course, if that's the case, then you're as good as dead. But the king relaxes his posture, "Almedha won't be eating today."
Like a good servant, you don't argue.