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[thediamondqueen]

One certainty in the Deck: If the rumor mill catches wind of something, then everyone will have heard of it by the end of the day, if not earlier. In this case, the news of Queen Rachel's return has spread through the castle within two hours of her stepping foot into the Crystal Palace.

It is tempting to simply return to her quarters to rest, but

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[betruenbeyou]

Some part of him was a little horrified when the Three saught him out on behald of their Highness. Ah, so she was back. Whatever would she quest for him, though? He tried to scramble for all the possible reasons; what errors he may have made to catch her eye. Truthfull he was in the midst of working for Sophie with the Nursery plan and thusly he was not entirely presentable in Royal standards. Mh, panic. Must not panic. Letting his heart settle back down and out of his throat Ashley nods and heads back to his quarters first.

When he arrived at the foot of her office fresh and polished, he'd worked down the slight nervousness that pounded at his ribs. With a calm and steady knock - although the door was open - to simply let her know someone was approaching, he spoke. "You called for me, My Lady?"

[lowtohigh]

Well. She's not entirely a Royal, perhaps. That doesn't mean that when a messenger arrives at the Castle Clubs the youngest Ace won't be immediately making her way over to Diamonds to see her aunt. It's been ages. And nothing is going to keep Eileen from seeing Rachel if only for a few minutes.

Knock knock, Auntie.

[uncutclarity]

When the Two came into her office and told her Rachel was back and wanted to see her, Avery resisted the twin urges to sag slightly in relief and dance on her desk. It had only been a few days, she'd been managing fine, but she was extremely glad that Säde was only going to be a week.

The text message to the Ace was sent off as she walked down the hall and then into the Queen's inner sanctum. "You've returned, milady." The urge to immediately ask what news from the outposts is stifled.

[maidenthespade]

A messenger finds Katya easily enough. The former Ten's ears perk up to hear the Diamond Queen has returned. She is very interested indeed to hear Rachel's news--and to welcome her home, of course. Finally, hopefully, the will learn something new. As always, Diamond Castle runs as a well-oiled machine. She is offered tea and refreshments by the Three on duty--refused politely--and taken to Rachel in timely fashion.

"Milady. Welcome home."

[within_thedark]

Indeed, the rumor mill flew with all speed, as usual. But as she knew the Queen would be ever-so-busy catching up with Suit business, Lelial chose to wait before stepping upstairs to give greetings. Knowing it would probably be needed, she asked one of the kitchen helpers to bring a fresh tea service and, with quiet dignity, entered Rachel's suite with a gentle smile.

Hearing the other woman bustling about, Lelial paused, dipped in a light curtsy, then admonished, "Now, now, come, dear. We've a fresh spot of tea brought and I daresay you could use a break."