"Jason, you know that is not true," Lesa said shaking her head, "whilst many of our line may respect me, they will not hesitate to kill me if they get the chance. Neferata made it clear to everyone what she would do if she found of her children befriending me. There are few of her children who have broken free of her grasp like we have."
The talk between the two had brought too many raw feelings bubbling to the surface, things which if she allowed herself get lost in, she would not come back from for months, maybe years.
"I know you have felt the pain as well Jason," she said heavily, "but I cannot talk about it now. There is so much that must be done, and once this is over, then........then I will grieve. Until then, knowing I have your support does help."
Jason nodded, knowing that Lesa was speaking from her heart, and understanding as only one who had been through the same could.
"Then I will bid you good day," he said then, "but when you are ready to talk....."
"Then I will find you," Lesa finished, "Thank you."
After Jason had gone Lesa finally laid down on her bed, thankful for the chance to rest, to empty her mind and simply think of nothing.........
Knock knock.
With a snarl Lesa sat up, it seemed she would not be getting any sleep this evening as she strode to the door. She had hoped she would have an hour or so before the man she had chosen to take her to the ball came regarding the message she had send, but now that looked unlikely. As she opened the door she saw the monstrous form of Graveclaw looking at her almost sheepishly.
"Graveclaw needsssss to assssk a favourssessss."
(OOC: Ghouly - you don't need to reply to that, it was just to lead into the next chapter.)