[Two maids return carrying wine and glasses, splitting the king's attention between Jasper and them. He requests that his wine be brought back to his quarters before returning his attention to the young men seated further down the table.
"One idea at a time. Or perhaps you should simply leave matters of internal recruitment to our military heads."
Hendrik barely manages to keep from shifting in his seat. What a time to be uncomfortable with his title.
King Carnelian considers the remains of his meal for a moment before wiping his chin and standing up. Hendrik moves to follow out of respect, but Carnelian stops him with a wave of his hand. "See to it that proposal is delivered in a timely manner. It is a long way to Sniflheim."
And with that said, the king takes his leave, a maid following after him carrying wine and a glass.]
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"One idea at a time. Or perhaps you should simply leave matters of internal recruitment to our military heads."
Hendrik barely manages to keep from shifting in his seat. What a time to be uncomfortable with his title.
King Carnelian considers the remains of his meal for a moment before wiping his chin and standing up. Hendrik moves to follow out of respect, but Carnelian stops him with a wave of his hand. "See to it that proposal is delivered in a timely manner. It is a long way to Sniflheim."
And with that said, the king takes his leave, a maid following after him carrying wine and a glass.]