7She peered at the robed figure before her. “We have much to discuss.” The one calling himself The Councillor spoke again. “We are already behind on your training, and time is of the essence.”
Alex returned her gaze to his. “My training?”
“Yes, of course. One cannot run an empire without being properly suited.”
“You are going to show me how?” She shook her head in exasperation and couldn't help but chuckle to herself. What could possibly happen next?
The robed figure folded his hands in front of him as he c****d his head to the side in question. “What’s so funny, Empress?”
“I'm just trying to figure out what 'training' I could possibly need.”
His face remained emotionless despite her attempted taunts. “There will be lessons in diplomacy.”
“Are you going to teach me how to ballroom d
