"I need to speak with Janessa. Find out what she remembers. And do some magical scans of her to investigate the extent of her changes," Anya said.
"And that means you want me..."
"Out of the way," Anya said firmly. "Please go on a patrol so that you do not distract her." She raised an eyebrow. "I recall well how easily I could distract Jasper." For some reason, Gareth felt himself blush again. He merely nodded.
By the time Janessa came downstairs, wearing a commoner's gown that still looked regal on her, Gareth was gone. Anya directed her towards the kitchen and prepared for her inspection of the former prince.
Anya and Janessa sat in a small, private room where they would not be disturbed. Anya had a notebook and writing implement to take notes for her brothers. She was unfamiliar with mind-altering spells, so their help was necessary.
"Tell me everything, starting with the beginning of the coup," Anya instructed. Janessa immediately burst into a long story, in which Gareth helped her pose as a lowborn concubine and then promised to marry her after this was all over. Obviously that was different from the truth, but the later details, of Janessa's time in the harem, Anya could tell less whether they were accurate. The poor princess was certainly traumatized by her experience, regardless, and Anya made a mental note to ask the base's medical staff how to help with that.
Once the interview was done, Anya instructed the princess to stand up. She did so, carefully adjusting the bust of her dress, which was not large enough for her.
"I will send for some dresses to better fit you," Anya said. Janessa nodded.
"Thank you." She laughed. "You know how I have always looked like a wetnurse!" Anya forced a laugh as well.
"Now, stand still. I must magically scan you."
"Why?"
"Because Antyny cast a spell on you, remember? I need to make sure it is gone, or at least not doing further damage." Janessa nodded.
Anya cast the scan. What she saw made the blood drain from her face. Her scan showed that...