Turning to his wife's voice, Orland answered with kindness despite his cold attitude.
"Yes, wife? Speak comfortably."
"May I assume that... This is a Royal Order?"
"... It is not an official order. Nonetheless, after receiving persistent letters from His Majesty over the last weeks, I believe it would not be polite to continue to decline their invitation. Being invited to the Royal Palace is already a great honour in itself, therefore, as you know, it is not something we can take our leisure with." — Said Orland to his wife, assuming a business-like posture at the head of the table.
"Indeed. I understand... However, Husband, I believe it would not be wise to send Marianne on her own."
