While at dinner she prayed her message was clearly conveyed to her mother. 1.) If she had any plans to interfere with her relationship with Auscha it would serve best if she turned a blind eye  allowing her to live her life as she choose to do so. 2.) Forcing Dana to marry would be a grave mistake. 3.) Informing her mother of her greatness as queen but let it be known she was less than deserving of the title of “mother.” Words spilled from her tongue absent regard of her mothers position. She needed to be reminded she and Dana were her children and not common strangers she could order about. Despite, the conflict residing in her home she missed Auscha dearly but stood firm in her decision to remain home until her sisters release. During her argument with her mother, when questioned she gave no reason as to why Dana was being forced to marry and so abruptly. Furthermore, her mother stated she had no choice in making her decision which suggested unforeseen truths lingered and she vowed to know its meaning.

“Bette, apologies I need to break words, “one of the soldiers says approaching her.

“Yes, of course.”

“We need more food.”

“Yes, I am aware although we have managed to gather coin and weapons we have been less fortunate in capturing what is needed to nourish our bodies.” Upon completing her sentence roars of cheer and celebration filled the air.

“It appears Gaia and her women fair better, “the soldier says as she watches them remove a healthy deer from their shoulders then begin skinning it for their dinner fest.

“So it appears, “Bette says standing to her feet, “Remain here.”

“Bette, I do not think it would serve best too——–.”

“Remain here, I will be fine.” Although, she did as commanded her and the others now all stood to their feet waiting in anticipation. As Bette approached the cheering crowd the laughter and praise that once filled the air was no longer. Unwelcomed gazes greeted her as the mood was aggressive and hostile. Stopping a mere few feet away from Gaia she awaits for her to acknowledge her presence when she refused to do so continuing to ignore her Bette lost all patience.