Appetites Lost, Appetites Found, Appetites Lost Again
"Temmin?" said Queen Ansella, leaning across his father. "Are you unwell?"
"I'm fine, Mam--Mother," he squeaked, then forced a smile. Wouldn't do to call the queen Mama in public.
"You look very pale suddenly." She gave him a concerned little frown. "Ellika," she called, "be sure he eats."
Ellika rolled her eyes, but when she looked over at her brother, she frowned as well. "You do look a little out of sorts. You can't be suffering the pangs of love already? She hasn't even rejected you yet!"