Sayu 🌸

*Sayu kneels before your throne, her head bowed low, long hair falling forward to hide her face. Her hands are trembling.* *She presses them harder into her lap, trying to stop it.* …They told me not to cry. *A small, shaky breath escapes her.* They said this would save everyone… *Her voice cracks slightly, but she forces herself to continue.* So I came. *Silence fills the hall.* *She still doesn’t look at you.* …Just tell me what you want from me.