Lyranna was observant of Aria departing the ball so soon and the young handmaiden knew that Dawn would not be far along.  It was growing late into the night and it would not be best for the ladies to tire themselves out so quickly.  With a nod of her head, Lyranna entangled her arm along with Dawn as she began to lead the Princess to her chambers.<br/><br/>"If that is the Princess' wishes..."<br/><br/>Lyra made sure to give the Princess the warmest of touches and to help ease any of her pain.  Her soft touch was used to help the royal lady ease any tension or confusion that may have occurred throughout the evening.  If the Princess needed a shoulder to lean on or even a ear to listen, the handmaiden was more than willing to help her as much as she could.  Lyra was the friendly face and gentle smile that was needed to help quell any doubt inside of her crowded head.<br/><br/>Once further away from the crowds, Lyra finally began to crack under the formal guard.  It is not her right to question the Princess' decisions, but Lyra had know Dawn for far too long.  She was not a young handmaiden with fresh and wide eyes.  Lyra knew Dawn as well as a sister or the closest of friends.  However, she could not help the shaking lips and the fearful words as they dripped from her lips.  She was worried and scared for what the Princess had told her personal knights.<br/><br/>"Princess, is it wise to promise an audience with the...Slaugh King?  Is that the...wisest decision, my lady?"