Florentine says, "Honestly, I didn't expect to see you here. Since you are no longer..."
William sighs deeply, "I know what you were trying to say. I'm no longer the Advisor. I'm no longer in charge. Why am I here?"
Florentine stares at her hands, "Yes, that is what...I was trying to say."
"When Her Majesty became Queen, I chose to become a commander of the guards. I wasn't quite ready to leave the kingdom."
"Understandable and very noble of you. If I had had such a stress-filled job, I would have retired the second I could."
"Believe or not, I do care about Alexanne and the rest of the royal sisters. What happened this year within the castle has truly been a tragedy."
"What exactly are you here for?" Florentine asks carefully.
William looks at her with just as much caution, "I'm su
