[She recognizes the language of the writing, and from this ascertains certain information about him. However, when she witnesses the cough, she freezes.
Cough—disease—death. He looks to his hand. This is a way to check for the colour of mucus. Is this a serious illness? She must assess risk of contagion. It is impossible to discern from his presence if it is a risk or not, for those with the bearings of kings may be as callous as any others about spreading disease. Or he may not know.
She does not move further from him, but she doesn't move closer, either.]
no subject
Cough—disease—death. He looks to his hand. This is a way to check for the colour of mucus. Is this a serious illness? She must assess risk of contagion. It is impossible to discern from his presence if it is a risk or not, for those with the bearings of kings may be as callous as any others about spreading disease. Or he may not know.
She does not move further from him, but she doesn't move closer, either.]
Are you unwell, Your Majesty?