Lily walked happily throughout the halls of the palace, following Lady Molly's directions to successfully reach the dining room. Lily saw Counselor Vesky and the Empress sitting there.
"Hello Lily," said the Empress stiffly and motioned for her to come and sit down beside her.
Counselor Vesky got up and bowed. He pulled out a chair beside the Empress also motioning her to come sit.
"Good afternoon Princess. Come sit," he said.
Lily consented. Sir Henry gave a small squawk from Lily's shoulder.
"Get rid of that parrot," the Empress snapped, completely aghast that someone would bring an animal to dine.
"Rid of the parrot. Rid of the parrot," squawked Sir Henry.
“He’s not a parrot, he’s a lovebird,” Lily replied defensively. “And-“ Lily’s face softened. “-he’s a gift given to me by J
