Likable Pain

They no longer said anything to each other until Seren finished her bath. The young queen sat in front of the dresser with Eva helping her with drying her hair. Their king and queen would meet the monarchs of Griven officially today so Eva had to prepare Seren with a more formal look, befitting the Queen of Megaris. While Eva was busy working on Seren, they heard a knock, and Marie arrived carrying a small white porcelain bowl. 

She bowed to Seren while looking at her through the mirror. "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Eva looked at Marie. "Where did you go?"

Marie, who was older than Eva and understood a lot more things, looked calm and said, "I went to get medicine for Her Majesty."

Eva and Seren saw what Marie was holding and understood what it was. Marie went towards Seren and asked gently, "Your Majesty, I need to apply this on the wound. May I know where?"