Laz had been in many difficult situations throughout his lifetime, but this was never one of the ones he expected to be in. As he stood looking at the bed where the Queen was resting and being treated, he couldn't help but glance at the women who had also gathered in the chamber. He had no idea what was going on, but it seemed like the secret had been leaked and he was in no mood to be on the back burner through all of this.
"I can explain your highness..." Laz began, but she raised a hand to silence him. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Aphrodite and noticed the slight shake of her head. While he didn't know what that meant, he did know he should keep his mouth shut now.
"I called for you, but they have shown up on their own. Tell me boy, what exactly have you been doing while I've been away?" Hera said, her bloody red lips creasing into a smile that seemed like she had suddenly discovered something both angering and amusing at the same time.
