Erin was becoming a bit bored keeping up with the pleasantries and all the mild-mannerism she was expected to have. Not even ten minutes in, she was already tapping her foot impatiently—only it didn’t show with the long-ass dress she was wearing, and it couldn’t be heard with the thick carpet under them.
Given her occupation, she chose to analyze the people around her instead. They were all easy to figure out, really. Alagor took the paternal role—obviously, as king, but also within their family. He can be strict and righteous—well, all of them were, just in differing levels; but as much of a leader he was, it was clear that his wife, Palla, was his equal. She was well-respected—probably even feared by Aldin, Klaire, and Giles (Almina's husband)—and she could call out the king with ease.
