[Hendrik does not lift his head until the king acknowledges him in the gruff way he has taken to speaking as of late. "Hendrik." There is a moment of silence as Hendrik watches His Majesty tilt his chin upward; it takes him a moment to realize he is looking past him to see who is sitting-- standing beside him. "And Jasper as well."]
Good afternoon, Your Majesty. It pleases me to see you in good health.
[It's been a few days since he's had need to directly report to the king. There's little in way of "small talk" between them otherwise.
"Indeed. This body does not function well in this cold weather." Another maid pulls out a chair at the head of the table for the king, who sits down with a grunt.
Hendrik only sits again once the king is seated, grimacing at the half-torn up bread roll on his plate. But Carnelian's attention is aimed at both of them, his tone pointed and dry as he speaks.
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Good afternoon, Your Majesty. It pleases me to see you in good health.
[It's been a few days since he's had need to directly report to the king. There's little in way of "small talk" between them otherwise.
"Indeed. This body does not function well in this cold weather." Another maid pulls out a chair at the head of the table for the king, who sits down with a grunt.
Hendrik only sits again once the king is seated, grimacing at the half-torn up bread roll on his plate. But Carnelian's attention is aimed at both of them, his tone pointed and dry as he speaks.
"I see both of you have been keeping busy."]