Day Seventy-Five And Three-Quarters
Dear Diary,
Leaving the Sunflower Chamber behind, I march down the outer hallway. Ivy follows.
“Your Majesty.”
I pause. “What’s up?”
“It’s late and your royal bedroom is that way.” Ivy points in the opposite direction. “Would you like me to escort you? I was a chambermaid before Halycon turned me into a tree.”
“Thanks for the offer, but I know where my rooms are. Right now I’m headed for the library.” Inspiration strikes. “Do you want to join me?”
Ivy pales. “But I’m only a chambermaid.”
“And now you’re my…” I twiddle my fingers in her direction. “My Leading Person for Personal Affairs.” I wince. “I’ll work on the title.”
Ivy blushes. “Please don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s probably safest for me to keep my distance.”
“Because I’m going
