“Don’t be shy there is plenty of food and drink, “Queen Maia says smiling at her guest.

“Maia, these quail eggs are quite exquisite!”

“Gratitude, only the finest for our honored guests.”

“It was a humbling honor to receive such an invitation.”

“Yes, uh how were your travels?”

“Free from incident and confrontation.”

“I’m thankful to the Gods for providing a clear path.” Each time her mother spoke the hairs on her arms seemed to stand higher and higher. She didn’t want to be there and through her body language the message had been silently conveyed to both her mother and her guests. As she stared and listened to their dialect it was clear where they called home was far from east. Boling on the inside for the time taken away from Lara she felt no guilt for the words soon to spill from her bold tongue.

“Since the attack on Cordelia Jennicus unknown presence has caused a grave concern to all as no one knows whom she will attack next.”

“I assume her next target would be somewhere near east, “stuffing another quail egg into her mouth, “Dana what are your thoughts on the matter?”

“My thoughts, “she responds dryly.

“Yes, if put in proper position how would you——–.”

“Apologies, were you ever given a name?” Queen Maia hearing her reply chokes slightly on the piece of fruit she was chewing.

“Dana, “she says shockingly. The guests looked upon Dana in confusion in response to her disrespectful question.

“My mother has yet to render proper introduction so I assume you all when born were never given any names.”

“Still yourself!”

“You force me to attend this grand feast engaging in friendly conversation with strangers I only know by the name of guests I only question as to whether their mothers deemed them important enough to bore them names.”

“Maia, your daughter speaks with bold tongue!”

“Dana, still your tongue at once, “her mother commanded sternly.

“Apologies your majesty, “she sarcastically says reaching over grabbing a few quail eggs popping them in her mouth, “I agree, with honored guests these are in fact quite exquisite.” Queen Maias guest were left speechless never before had they witness such disrespect. The mood once filled with friendly conversation and laughs had become uncomfortable and bitter. Queen Maia was beyond angry by Dana’s behavior.