King Viktor read the contents of his daughter's letter and sighed deeply. "What, pray tell, was his reason for rejecting the date?" he asked, his voice carrying the weight of his station. Seated behind his grand study desk, the massive chair, adorned with gilded accents and plush crimson upholstery, resembled nothing less than a throne.
Beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Caestria lay the expansive realm of Yrn, a land ruled by King Viktor. Like its neighboring kingdom, Yrn was divided into four provinces: the North, West, East, and South. Of these, Duke Cheadle held dominion over the West.
The king's man, a loyal and trusted servant, stood with his head lowered in deference. "Your Majesty," he began, his tone respectful, "it appears Sir Keiran is a man burdened with many responsibilities, much like his father. The Duke of the West mentioned in his letter that it was impossible for Sir Keiran to commit to a full-day date."
