The queen's cat was small, stealthy, prone to bouts of talkativeness but most importantly, watchful of any strangers that came too close.
It rarely left the queen's arms, side, or specially made skirt- or sleeve-pockets for when she needed her hands.
On two known occasions it had flung its tiny body upon the face of would-be assassins.
The missing warrior-king would be relieved to know his beloved had such a dedicated bodyguard.
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