Delivering Bad News

Lady Celeste suddenly realized that she had talked about Henrie too much. She looked at Yohana and wiped her tears. She put on a smile and said, "I'm sorry. I was insensitive." 

"You must have had it hard. That's okay. I'm glad that I could lend an ear." 

They walked hand in hand to the pavilion. At the pavilion, Princess Elke was waiting inside. Yohana resisted the urge to hug her because she missed her so much. She cleared her throat and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. Is Princess Elisa not with you?"

"Hm?" Princess Elke tilted her head in slight confusion. 

Yohana realized that she had made a mistake. Why would she ask for Princess Elisa as if she was close to the youngest princess? She quickly rectified the situation, "I heard about Princess Eleanor's indictment. So, we only have two princesses, right?"

"Oh, right. Please, have a seat, Lady Yohana. Lady Felicia will be here soon," said Princess Elke.