In acknowledgement of the King's entry, every head on the dining table looked in Briceus' direction, all except Elizabeth at first. But once everyone began to stand up to pay homage to their Lord Sovereign, she hurriedly pulled herself together to join in the act of greeting him.
Briceus hummed softly and then assumed the tallest and most glorious seat in the hall room; Ezekiel staying by his side. Once the signal had been given, everyone retained their former seated position. Briceus then scanned through the alternate rows of noble chairs on both sides, though sparingly, it still afforded him the realization that the hall was occupied by members of the Royal household. Perusing his thoughts, he couldn't see reasons with the Queen for doing this.
'What is your scheme this time, mother?'
