When Vela sought out the prince in the evening, it was not for the purpose she had hoped an evening visit would be. Namely, the collection of his head. Still, she could hardly feel bad about being with her Empress, even in make company.<br/><br/>She went to his chambers, the armor missing now, and only her white garment covering her. She still held her sword, sheathed, in her left hand.<br/><br/>"Prince," she said, "the Emperess asked me to escort you to her chambers, this evening. We are to join her, tonight."<br/><br/>Vela used the same language that the Empress did, even though she did not yet know what it really meant. She  would not wait for him long, taking only s moment to allow him to gather himself and follow. Wi