The minutes of the morning were quietly ticking away.
Lucian sat bored, now that his guests had so suddenly left, he couldn't help but look forward to the coming year when he would trample upon the two of them together.
As he daydreamed he noticed a large figure come into sight outside his room and recognised the bulky armour of his Royal Guard.
"Diego," he called out, "Have you heard the great news about yourself?" he asked.
Diego nodded with a look of visible relief, "Yes, I've just returned from the council my prince, the branch family will be providing you with an additional two guards before the week is over and the Umbar family will be doing the same," he replied.
