"This is so fucking annoying." Anna grumbled, her voice dark.
Her spores turned purple for a split second before she caught herself and turned them yellow again.
"Did you say something, your highness?" Leon asked, his voice dripping sarcasm.
"That's right," Anna replied. She decided she was done for now and lowered her hands to her sides. "The Council has a message for you."
For the first time since she started soothing him, he looked up at her. "What is it?"
Anna grinned, preparing herself for the lie she was about to blast, and his inevitable reaction.
"The Council has decided that it will be best for you to relax, for the next six months at least."
His reaction was instantaneous.
He jumped to his feet, confusion flitting across his face. "Relax?"
"Yes, General. You do understand the concept of relaxation, don't you?"
