A slave takes control

"Soul stones?" Loras reads out loud and Astrid's heart drops.

One thing! One thing did the healer tell her not to do. She quickly closes the book and turns to Loras all smiles.

"You are back early!" She tosses the book under the bed and just asks about the meeting hoping that will be enough of a distraction."Is the meeting over? The guards said it might take until late. Everything alright?"

He rises an eyebrow but fortunately doesn't start screaming at her.

"I came to eat with you. I gave a small break to the generals. Tired minds are as dangerous as stupid ones." He sits on the bed and pulls her towards him, so she can sit on his lap. "I see you are feeling better. Did the healer discover what was wrong with you? Or your soul..."

She almost forgot that she technically was the one unwell.

"All the stress. It takes a toll on the body as well."

Loras nods at her half-baked explanation as he seems more relieved that she is fine than inclined to ask more questions.

"Try not to be