Adelphium was never gifted with good timing. Or maybe he was, but I'm looking from the wrong perspective. I was going to call someone to pretend to be a Priest for the Princess. But now, with their boss here in my garden, I can't.
«Your visit after so long is a surprise,» I point out with a kind smile.
We're sitting under the pavilion and watching the small fountain. It's my favourite place, lately, and I've spent my free hours here since the beginning of autumn.
«I was needed here,» he says.
«Yes?»
«Yes, your Majesty.»
«Oh, how coincidental! You came here for business and decided to visit me. I'm glad you remember your old friend,» I chuckle, pretending to be offended. Whatever, not that I mind his absence.
Rather, not seeing him makes me anxious because he might be planning something. I prefer seeing him often and checking his mood. Maybe, I should learn how to plant spies. That way, I would know if he ever does something suspicious.
