Finally arriving at the Castle of Starlight, Aeric dismounted Sylver with practiced ease as the beast touched down on the darkening grounds of the royal estate.
He guarded the Beast to the stables, patting him gently before leaving with the promise of more snacks tomorrow. He gave Sylver one final playful nudge before striding forward towards the grand doors of the castle.
With the magic of the giant building, the doors dragged open on their own as he stepped in. Aeric saw the royal courier approach him swiftly, and bowed low.
"My Prince, Son Aeric," said the courier.
"Jontel," Aeric nodded his head, about to move along when the royal courier stopped him with his voice clipped and urgent.
"Her Majesty requests your presence in the courtroom at once. She bids me to stress the urgency."
Aeric raised a brow but kept his composure, brushing some dust from his sleeve. "Very well, Jontel. I will see her presently."
