In his study, Alvise sat behind his regal desk going through some reports when a quiet knock sounded at the door.
“Come in”. He said without looking away from his screen.
The door opened quietly and quiet footsteps followed; footsteps that he knew all too well, the slow and uncertain footsteps of Madeline. He pried his gaze from the screen and looked up at her, he smiled on noticing that she had brought a cup of coffee with her.
“You’re back”. He stated.
She smiled and nodded.
“One of the guards told me you were busy so I decided to freshen up before coming here”. She told him. “I brought you coffee”.
He gestured for her to come in fully and she did. She made her way to the desk, set the coffee down before settling down in the seat opposite his.
“Thank you”. He said to her. He picke
