Envious of not being part of that circle

Time was fleeting and before Florence knew it, it was already been one month since she arrived in the imperial palace. To be truthful, she was also confused. Sometimes, she would think the time was ticking slower than usual, but then it was already nighttime. 

Aside from their first night, the emperor didn't visit her chambers again. They would still eat together once a week because they had to. But other than that? Florence wouldn't even see her husband's shadow.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Silvia inquired, seeing that the empress was zoning out. 

Florence blinked and laughed awkwardly. "Yes. I was simply thinking of something." She gazed down at the tea on the table. They were currently in the Avolire Garden in the empress' palace, drinking some afternoon tea.