Sonya looked at the officials who seemed turned to stone, then asked in an utterly calm voice:
"What? Has everyone lost their tongues?"
"Pay respects to Her Majesty!"
Prompted by her words, everyone present hurriedly performed their ceremonial greetings.
Pluvia's gaze swept over the assembled princes before settling on two girls among them.
Or rather, one woman and one girl.
"Princess Nina, I heard you previously went to Hexi, traveling with your child. How did you find your month of travel?" she asked.
"Thanks to Your Majesty's concern," Princess Nina Camelot replied, "everything was fine."
"Fine, that's good," Pluvia smiled as she sat on her throne. "However, before today, I wasn't aware Princess Nina had such concern for state affairs, coming here immediately after returning. Your diligence in discussing national matters is something everyone present should learn from."
"Your Majesty flatters me," Nina responded respectfully.
