Beloved by her people for so many reasons, Queen Pirouette quietly engaged in many charitable endeavors including the foundation of hospitals for the indigent and homes for unwed mothers. When visiting the shrine for King GarGar’s patron saint, Blessed GarGar of Locustia, she left a gold ingot on the altar. Little did the people know that their queen indulged in these activities as a way of expiating her personal guilt over matters relating to her marriage.
Thanks for participating in the prompt today. Like so many people today, it sounds like the Queen in your tale has some deep personal sadness and no solution.
We’re cat lovers at this house, too. 🙂