The man stood before the Queen's casket, softly touching her hair, and placing a gentle kiss on her cheek. As he slowly shifted his gaze, his ears perked up at the sound of footsteps drawing nearer. His eyes then fell upon his biological offspring, the youthful prince, who had now come to stand before him.
" I understand that you may have many questions. Your mother, Melanne and I shared a very sacred relationship in our youth—" he interrupted.