"Why are you sleeping here?" Aether asked curiously as he walked over to the dining table that was covered with dishes.
Emberlyn awkwardly smiled. "I had been waiting for Your Majesty," she said softly, rubbing her eyes, as if trying to shake off a dream. She stood up, her silken robe brushing the floor, and motioned him gently to sit.
Aether raised his eyebrows, "You could have just left it all here. I don't mind eating alone," he replied, sinking into the chair.
Emberlyn opened the lids of every dish,
"You rarely come nowadays, Majesty." Her tone carried a gentle accusation.
Aether smiled weakly, glancing at the painted ceiling as if the answer lingered there.
What was he supposed to say?
He had family in every Empire… what do you expect him to do?
Aether smiled softly. "Don't worry. Once everything is over… once I believe I am fine, we will all stay together. No need to worry about anything else… so until that time, please," he said, voice gentle.
