Cassiopeia didn't feel like dining with the royal family tonight, but she had to make an appearance.  Luckily, she was well-versed in the art of getting dismissed, and not in any disgraceful manner either. She dresses and heads to the dining hall, seating herself when the King and Queen do. She answers questions about their ride as she subtly pretends to have a terrible headache. Every now and then, when she "thinks" no one is watching, she rubs her forehead. Other times she just shifts a bit in her chair because her muscles are still a tadbit sore, but she ensures her movements are proper and subtle enough. She knows the queen will pick up on her movements. If all goes well, she will be sent to her room early, and can request food to eat there at her leisure. But she is also prepared to stay the whole duration of dinner. There is no way her mother will get a bad report.