Astrea had done well in my absence. A true Queen. She had handled every single one of my responsibilities, leaving little colored notes of her opinions and the changes she had made. I could imagine her here, in my study, on my seat, going through file after file, grievances and requests. Resource allocation and pack disputes. All of it she reviewed and managed while I was away. I felt quite proud to the point that my chest heated up. What would I ever do without my little General— now Queen, watching out for me even when I don’t ask for it, working on things for me so I do not have to worry about them, but also the care she gave every single detail. The care she has for the Kingdom. It was in her little notes that she left. The way she scribbles on a sticky paper, informing me th