"I suppose it depends on whether one sees the plague as a blessing or a curse. I hope your people maintain such grace and humor under such dire circumstances."
She looked at Eva and a flash of gratitude showed for a split second before emotion left her eyes. The mention of William tended to have that effect lately. "Oh, I suppose wives of the Hand of the King must be used to their husband whisking away on duty." She let the reminder of her status drop with a quick glance at Vianna, " We had barely arrived when the King decided to move- I chose to remain here and see to our household, and to the king's, while the rest were away... and to see if I can help with the guests we have remaining with us." She managed a half smile in Eva's direction.
"I am glad Emberlei's recovering. There's far too much sickness in the world of late."