--The Nydisian Kingdom, Country of Balewen, Wikerstone Manor--
The ladies in waiting alongside Minister Wikerstone's youngest daughter gossiped freely while having their afternoon tea.
Word had spread in less than a day that the General had returned and has now assumed the position of King.
Everyone in the kingdom knew just how powerful the general was and for him to ascend the throne did three things to the citizens of Nydisia.
Those that hoped to oppose him, hid in their own shadows. Those that hoped to gain his favour, continued to seek it. And those that hoped to be his wife, were more determined than ever now that he was King.
"Oh, you don't have to be rude about it, Macie. I'm merely pointing out that if he was to be wed, it wouldn't be with someone that can't fit into her newly made corsets," Lady Murie retorted while placing her teacup back on her tray.
