You were reading one of entries you wrote in your journal when you heard a knock on the door.

"Enter." You say emotionless. A maid arrives bowing down.

"Y-your M-majesty has requested y-your presence." She utters terrified. This was normal. None of the servants would look at you or treat you normally since you came back. You didn't care enough to inquire why.

"Where is he?" You say closing you journal and standing up.

"T-t-the study."

"Understood." You walk past the bowing maid and make your way to the study. 

You enter the study without bothering to knock. You see Rhys looking outside. You walk up and stand behind him.

"I was called." He turns and smiles at you. It wasn't a cruel smile or maniacal one. It was one of pure happiness. 

"My dear, I thank you for making time to come see me."

"What do you want?" The smile on his lips faded. 

"Your brother and Aileen is visiting. I assumed you would be ecstatic to know about it."

"When?"

"Two days."

"Anything else?"

"Well I just finished work so," He offers his arm. "How about some afternoon tea?" You stare at Rhys before silently linking arms.

The next two days were rather normal for you. You stayed in the room and only came out when Rhys summoned you. When the day that your brother was to arrive you got dressed rather fine. After all, it was your brother who you haven't seen in some time.

You go to meet Rhys who standing outside waiting for your brother and Aileen to arrive.

"F/n my dear, please smile. We wouldn't  want your brother thinking something was wrong now." Rhys smiled pleasantly wrapping an arm around your waist. You simply give a small smile. That was enough to please Rhys.

You soon see a carriage pull up. Out came Jarta, Aileen and Eremius.