Status: closed except for @thegracioustm
Location: Destro, Telmar
Date: Spring, 1007
Em's mind was racing as she walked out of her family's apartments and headed towards Arlise's. She was worried about Percy. She realized she'd probably be worried about Percy for the rest of their lives. Mama described him as sensitive. Aunt Jo described him as fragile. Aunt Jo was probably more accurate. He had been sensitive before his incident, as the family referred to it, but he was definitely fragile now.
She smiled at Tabitha as she entered Arlise's room. "Hello, Tabitha." She said brightly, trying to mask her worry. Em was supposed to be the bright one, the cheerful one, the one who made people feel better. Mama had sent her here to make Percy feel better after he hurt himself nearly two years ago now. But Em was worried now that she was failing at her job.
Tabitha tapped on a door and opened it. "Your Highness, Lady Emiliana is here to see you." Tabitha smiled at Em. "Sometimes, I still can't believe you're full siblings with that boy." Tabitha shook her head and walked away.
That boy. Tabitha had a... complicated relationship with Percy. Em walked into the room and smiled at Arlise. She felt like an older sister now. "Leezy, can I ask you a grown up question?"
It's how she phrased it when she wanted Percy to tell her something without any coddling. But this was a problem about Percy, so she couldn't go to Percy. "It's about Percy."