Wedding Bells

Olympian gaze settles upon the welcoming party, and immediately Virgil sends a summons for Natalya, It is time for the Oracle to decide the worth of this arrangement. Limbs carry the weakening Empress towards the gathered party with pride, not hinting at her decaying health. Pregnancy weakens her greatly, although it hadn?t before. This litter, however, wears her down. She feels ill most of the time, has a hard time keeping any food down. Her spine is beginning to look like a mountain slope.

But she displays none of it. Weakness is not possible for the blood of the gods.

?Viridiana,? she greets in a warm tone, fiery eyes falling upon those summoned. She notes a red boy and her Princess exchanging warmth, and she restrains a smile. ?I believe I know why you are here,? she states as she watches the two almost-yearlings keenly.