She never changes her smiling expression. She always appears at ease. But behind the facade Katya always is busy with papers, with plans, with ideas for moving her Suit forward in accordance to David's design. But now she is faced with a depressed King, a foolish but (she hopes) well-meaning Seven, an addicted doctor, an invalid Ten, and Twos who believe it is permissible to murder one another in her hallways.
It is time for the Queen of Spades to be seen out and about by her own people. Find her walking the halls or grounds, stopping to chat with cards no matter their rank. The Spades are strong. The Spades endure. The Spades stay sharp.
Assure her this is so.