The rest of their shift was tense, and when the daylight came, so did the morning newspaper, and the previous rumors about the assassination were officially confirmed on the front page. While Venila's maids obviously did their best not to gossip around their young lady, Theora and Kleis did hear whispers everywhere they went, the staff visibly rattled by the news. Soon, they were informed that most nobles were staying home today, using the rain as an excuse not to go out. One of Venilla's teachers even canceled their lesson, and the young lady was prevented from strolling as usual in the gardens.
Despite her best efforts, Theora found herself glancing around, trying to look for Breorion more than once. She knew chances were low that he would be up so early, and she hadn't even told him th
