"What is it?" he asked, being specific about it with quite interest.
"If you wish for someone to truly suffer, separate them from the very thing they cherish the most." she pointed to see a faint smile appear on his lips.
"You really are my savior," he said, eating rest of his breakfast quickly, he rose from his chair, "I will see you later, Mère." and left the dining room after kissing her hand.
"Once again, His Majesty visited you before Lady Seraphyne." one of the maids remarked as she entered, helping Ebrin for tea after the dining area had been cleared. "If I may say so, you truly are the most esteemed lady in the court," her tone was polite as usual.
"No, Nille, His Majesty visited Miss Agnes last night, first!" said another maid, earning an elbow from Nille. She glanced back at Ebrin, who was quietly sipping her tea. "Oh, is that so, Margret?" Nille replied with a hint of surprise in her voice.
