Maria wrapped her arms tightly around the baby she was holding as Julius' crew lowered the ship ladder after docking at the port of Kyoto.
"Are you sure you're feeling better?" Prince Lynceus asked the woman beside him, "why don't you let me carry Angelos. You're still not fully recovered after all."
"No your grace I assure you that I'm very fine," Maria responded with much resolution. "What good am i to you on this journey if I cannot perform my duties as Angelo's care giver?"
Lynceuse smiled sheepishly at the woman, he had to admit, Maria was his saving grace. The prince had no idea what he would have done in her absence, because if he was being honest, Maria had practically single handedly raised Angelos all on her own. And even the small things he knew how to do like changing diapers or feeding his son, it was her who had taught him all that. He needed to properly thank her after they had accomplished what they came here for, she deserved a reward.
