Fall 964 MC
Aubrey stood in the doorway. "Are you sure, Your Majesty?"
"Quite," said Anna. "King Halfan insisted on meeting privately. I"m sure you and Gerald will be more than sufficient to keep me safe."
"But surely Beverly would be better suited," Aubrey protested.
"Beverly is an excellent warrior," said Anna, "but Gerald is more than capable of protecting me. I also need someone to help with diplomacy, and you"re better suited to that."
"Me? Whatever gave you that idea?"
"I"m well aware of your efforts in Hawksburg," Anna explained, "and you"ve worked with the Orcs, not only that but with the rangers as well. You"re quite adept at dealing with people, and that"s why you"re one of my advisors."
"If you say so," the mage replied.
"I do," said Anna, "and so I"ll brook no more argu
