After the queen apologized, Adora assured them that everything was fine and that she understood why they had sent Max, and they all began eating their lunch.
Alix noticed the king was uneasy while eating.
"Adora, his hand is kind of trembling," Alix said and Adora looked at the king and then sipped a bit of the orange juice she had poured for herself.
"Are you okay, your highness?" she asked and the king looked at her then lowered his head as they exchanged glances.
"It's complicated; we've had too much to deal with recently, and our ways have gotten a little off track," he replied.
"Are you talking about your ways of ruling the kingdom?" Alix asked, and the king nodded.
"How is that? Can you explain a little?" Alix inquired as Adora stared at him before smiling.
'This was unexpected, but it's good for him,' she thought.
