[Hendrik smiles as Jasper returns with Celestine, leaning back in his seat as the maids set down the bowls of stew along with pieces of the roasted and carved chicken. The remaining pieces of chicken are placed on the table should they wish to get more.
He blinks when his friend leans over to whisper in his ear, unable to stifle an amused smirk. Ah, this somehow reminds him of kinder, gentler times.
He completely misses the intense look coming from the king's direction, as he focuses on his food a moment later.
Everything seems to be going well enough ... until King Carnelian decides to speak, addressing Jasper.
"Hendrik was just telling me that the two of you have been quite busy. And now I see you have another burden on your plate, Jasper. Will you be able to fulfill your existing commitments?"]
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He blinks when his friend leans over to whisper in his ear, unable to stifle an amused smirk. Ah, this somehow reminds him of kinder, gentler times.
He completely misses the intense look coming from the king's direction, as he focuses on his food a moment later.
Everything seems to be going well enough ... until King Carnelian decides to speak, addressing Jasper.
"Hendrik was just telling me that the two of you have been quite busy. And now I see you have another burden on your plate, Jasper. Will you be able to fulfill your existing commitments?"]