Everything in the throne room was placed with purpose. Whether for aesthetic, historical or practical reasons the grandeur of the room befit a king. However powerful the king himself was remained unknown to Rem. The personal guards who surrounded him however carried quite the renown.
Prompted by the aid at the king's side, Rem knelt to one knee and bowed his head. He motioned Senna close and brushed a reassuring hand against her back. She was very uncomfortable in the presence of so many armed men. If one were familiar as Rem was to the nature of her kin they would understand she was scowling at them. Thankfully she resisted the urge to growl or pace. Instead her eyes darted back and forth, watching for threats.
King Thrallmor and Sulfrax spoke forwardly to one another. It was clear they had some familiarity judging by Sulfrax's ability to interrupt the king with no backlash. Another individual was escorted into the room but there was little time to pay attention to him. He was becoming the subject of the conversation but the king bore sudden interest in Rem and asked. "But before sir Luke provides an explanation for my bold claim, I'd like to know exactly who that is, and why he commands an ironbristle so carelessly in my presence?"
Rem raised his head and answered, showing the respect he could to the most powerful man in the kingdom. "Liege, my name is Rem Vano. I am a mage, junior among many when it comes to power. I have used my strength to carry on my mentor's work of uncovering the secrets of No Man's Land." He turned his face to Senna and stroked her bristles down. "This is Senna. So long as no threat is caused to myself or her she shall remain calm, especially in your presence. Please understand that she is no mindless beast. So carelessness is not mine intent."
The shadow in the background made himself known, interrupting any further explanation. "You a diver, buddy?" There was a carefree over-confidence to his demeanor. Dressed strangely in a land of armor and robes.
"A diver?" Rem seemed to think that over a moment. "Technically. Yes. My reasons aren't particularly personal but I take them with full purpose." He stood back up on his feet and kept a hand on Senna. What was the king's reason for bringing this man and Sulfrax together? The Scattered Shades.. the project Sulfrax mentioned. The king wasn't ready to withdraw his interest. This man had to be the key to King Thrallmor's next move.
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