Namina rubbed his eyes and looked around the room, which was still filled with several sleeping knights. Only King Ronan was still awake. The king was wiping his favorite sword.
"Are you awake?" asked the king to Namina.
The nervous priest apprentice cleared his throat and sat down politely. "Yes, Your Majesty. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"No. Go back to sleep. There is still some time before these people will wake up."
"Th-thank you, Your Majesty. I… am used to getting up before the sun rises."
Ronan didn't answer, and Namina just sat quietly in his place. The silence made Namina even more nervous. Until the sound of creaking wood made the two of them turn at the same time towards the stairs.
Princess Arielle had woken up. Ronan then kept his sword back. He reached out for Arielle to come towards him.
"Already up?" asked Ronan softly.
Arielle nodded briefly and looked around.
