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The Empress filled the conversation much better than the sleepy Princess had managed, and she smiled as she listened to her mother's voice. The sound accompanied by the gentle, rhythmic beating of their paws. She was excited for her sister's wedding, even if the mention reminded her of Iho with a pang. But she was happy for her sister.


The conversion took a deeper turn as her mother revealed more of what was in her mind. "And what did you decide about the Empire, our relations, and our future?" She asked with genuine curiosity. She wanted to hear her mother's thoughts, to be a part of any planning. She knew she hadn't always been the best daughter, but she wanted to be.