Lucien pulled the bridle of his night colored horse, halting the animal at the entrance of the palace. The palace guards quickly raced to him.
"Welcome, your majesty!" They bowed in a straight line along the steps up to the door. Lucien unmounted his horse, pulling the horse's bridle to the closest guard.
"Be careful with Dolor", he ordered, letting the gaird grab the leather. "Yes, your majesty".
Lucien stepped forward and up the steps, having the guards still bow their heads.
He stepped in, slowly pulling off his coat as Judith approached him, bowing. "Welcome, your majesty".
"How is she?" He shunned her greeting.
Judith lowered her head, "She is asleep, your majesty. She fell asleep a few hours ago".
"What time is it now?"
"Past midnight, your majesty".
Lucien nodded, divertin
