The Archduchess Came

Even if Artie's sentiments were strange to Selvig, he continued to learn a lot just by how Larkin handled the situation. No one could deny that this archduke was ruthless and would kill in cold blood, but framing their actions in such a way that would help Artie understand the need for violent measures… was showing the prince how the royals would think.

His mother had long said that being a hero in a land where demons rule was akin to forfeiting one's right to live. The late King had gone through measures to make sure that diplomacy would be the first notion of everyone in his kingdom, but his very death shattered everything that he stood for… in the hearts of those who loved him. Now that Selvig was starting to follow in his footsteps, Meadow could only advise the prince.