Danag bent his frame to the figure standing in front of the open doors. He wasn't the only one bowing, all the guards in the vicinity had their heads bowed, but only Erick didn't bow.
"Thank you for showing up on such short notice. I am sure you must have gone out of your way. It mustn't have been an easy trip. I am so sorry for calling you out like this but I had no other choice and I seemed to be running out of time. You're the only option left. Please, help." Danag lamented, his head still bowed as he spoke.
"Cut the formality, Danag. You're making me sound like some God. However, what the heck? The castle is in a much better shape than I have ever seen it. Kieran told me Jael was making renovations, I didn't think it was this excessive."
"Yes, the Sire has been working tirelessly."
"Tirelessly? That doesn't sound like Jael at all. However, I suspect that's why I am here."
"I assume you read my letter?" Danag asked.
