Some guards approach Ella Halore rather quickly and escort her inside to the king. The formalities are quickly handled and it doesn't take long for Ella to take her place among the other advisers. The girl was oblivious as to what happened in the throne room not half an hour ago. One of the others would probably enlighten her, but it wasn't the emperors task.
Another 30 minutes pass in silence and Elendin sits back in his throne, awaiting the giant doors to open once more. Rurik looks out of the window above the throne. The moon was already on it's highest point. He takes a step closer to Elendin and whispers something in his ear. Elendin listens carefully and after his uncle returns to his spot, he stands up and speaks to his advisers. "It is late and we have a busy day ahead of ourselves. You're all dismissed for the night. As you leave the throne room, servants will bring you to your guest rooms. The entire castle is free for you to use. The library, castle gardens, dinner hall, all is available to you. Now, rest well, for we have an Empire to rule tomorrow, my... friends." He sits down once more and waves the group away. The advisers step outside the throne room and are greeted by several servants. The large doors behind them slam shut.
Elendin and Rurik stay inside for a while longer before heading towards their respected rooms as well. Elendin sends out a courier to retrieve Chugo. Now they could at least talk in peace.
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