The next few days were filled with the kind of tension that required you to pretend that you weren’t tense at all. She heard the gossip floating around the castle about how Sedna was getting better, and she received many knowing looks from the guards that said "hope you’re not attached to your new title, yet, because it’s about to be stripped from you." 

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Sabiqa wrapped the shawl around herself. The edges were frayed and some threads were loose. She traced the heavy floral design with her fingertips. She placed a finger on a leaf and continued onto a spiraling stem. She then outlined the half-bloomed roses embroidered on the fabric. She lifted her fingers off the pattern and held onto one corner of her shawl as she came to a stop.

Chutney is a savory condiment dish and is famous especially in the southern parts of India. South Indian dishes like Indian rice crepes and Indian rice pancakes are usually eaten with chutney.