"Is everything okay, Lukas? You look a little ill." The king handed a glass of wine to me.
I refused it. "Sorry, sire, I'm a little worried about the princess. She overexerted herself tonight, and is passed out in her room."
"Overexerted?"
I explained what happened, and the king smiled widely. "That's my girl."
"It was impressive sire, I didn't teach her any of that. She's a quick study."
"Books, Lukas. That's the power of books."
I nodded.
A messenger appeared.
"Forgive me, sire. Master Lukas? The queen is calling for you, the princess is awake."
I smiled. "Thank you. Sire? Would you like to join me?"
The king nodded. "I need to congratulate my daughter anyway."
The two of us followed the servant to the Royal Quarters, where the king and his family resided. I stopped outside the princess's door.
The servant knocked.
"Ma'am? I've brought His Majesty and Master Lukas."
He bowed and left.
The king opened the door and stepped inside.
I followed.
