The suit had already been laid out for her.
Pressed charcoal grey. Her brooch bearing the Roen insignia shimmering in silver. She thought it shone less brightly than before. As if it was fading.
She hadn't spoken a word that morning. Didn't need to. Elune had gone. Cain and Abe remained outside her wing. It was Cassian who knocked, gentle but firm, and said:
"They're expecting you in the East Wing."
Lin blinked slowly. "I shall go. What is the occasion?"
"A brief inspection. A dedication ceremony for the new reconstruction wing. You signed the papers last week."
She had no memory of doing so. She'd been rather forgetful recently. Perhaps fatigue from the sudden increase in workload. Lin was thankful that Cassian was around - along with other Vale assistants - to help her.
