(Later Friday)
"Having a bad day?" Pamela stopped our lesson.
"I apologize. I am having trouble focusing on the lesson today," I sighed.
"Let us see if we can handle this dilemma," Pamela took two steps back, signaling the end of this round of physical training. "In my experience, most internal issues can be resolved within five minutes."
"This should be fun then," I smirked. Pamela smirked as well. "I was confirmed at this morning's emergency Council meeting to be the sole heir, thus leader, of House Ishara." With a slight dip of the head, Pamela acknowledged I'd surprised her. "I chose to stand for House Ishara – literally. I will not take the seat, or vote. I will hold the place for my first daughter of the Host."
"That last bit was your decision and your decision alone?" Pamela qu
