With a raised hand, King Patrick silenced him. It seemed a terrifyingly natural gesture, but from what he knew of their tenuous relationship, Edward very much expected it to anger him. And yet, it had the opposite effect. The General folded his arms, and leaned back in his chair, giving way as he was asked to.
A man just beyond King Patrick, eyeing Edward with an intensity that was almost off putting. Something about his pale blue eyes warned Edward of that which Kaya had promised – that if he attempted to hide anything, even his fear, he would be seen through, and mistrusted.
"Speak, Ser Edward," King Patrick said. "You have news for me, what would it be?"
"A message, warning you against taking King Emerson's head," Edward said.
"Interesting," King Patrick said. "An argument in your favour, King Emerson. Who gives you this warning, Ser Edward?"
