Thinking of their discussion that had taken place a few days ago, Queen Zena shot her husband a smile before turning back towards the child who was still staring at her with her eyes wide open.
The Queen was not used to expressing her emotions freely, especially to this child in particular.
Therefore, her tone from earlier had also been awkward and stiff.
Even before she had realized it, she had reprimanded the child about maintaining the proper etiquettes expected from a princess.
After vowing to herself that she would bridge the chasm she had created between them, Queen Zena was trying to make up for the damages and this also included the one she had caused just a while ago.
As an adult, she had to correct the child's mistakes but at the same time, she felt that she had been too harsh on her.
In order that she might rectify this mistake, she had calmed herself and used a much gentler tone the second time she had spoken up.
Thoughts?