"You wished to see me Count," Desmond said politely as he gave a bow to Esmond. The old man waved him off as he put the paper in his hands down. Pointing to the seat opposite him, Desmond smiled and sat down.
"I'll cut to the chase. His Majesty is quite impressed with your work." Esmond said bluntly getting a small smile from Desmond.
"But, I failed to..." Esmond raised his hand stopping Desmond in his tracks.
"Mayor. This tragedy that has befallen the Royal Guard Commander was an unforeseen blunder on many parts, not yours alone. If it had been, me and you would not be having a polite conversation." Desmond nodded hearing that having an internal sigh of relief. He had been worried ever since the assassination attempt that he would be one of the many to get cleaned up afterward.
