Evelisse sat straighter, voice soft and careful. "I have been learning embroidery and etiquette, father. And... trying to take care of Snugglewuff. He is very fluffy."
A warm laugh echoed from the head of the table. "Fluffy, is he?"
[♡ Affection Points Increased: +20]
[Total points accumulated so far: 750♡]
'He has no idea how fluffy,' Evelisse thought.
Seraphina's eyes sparkled, but she said nothing. She seemed different now. Softer. Calmer. Evelisse watched her mother quietly through the flicker of candlelight.
'Her expressions really change like flipping pages,' Evelisse mused.
Fluffy chimed, 'Motherhood is acting. Royalty is theater.'
As the main course ended, Queen Seraphina dabbed her lips with a napkin. "Darling, I have a suggestion."
Aldric turned toward her. "Yes, my lady?"
She smiled gently. "It's been some time since the children had a proper escape from these castle walls. I suggest a family trip."
Gasps, whoops, and clinking forks echoed from the table.
