“Your Highness, after you.” He whispered just enough for her to hear.
Rosa took a few steps toward the podium. Her actions felt heavy, but I did not make her stop; I only slowed her down. Grenald told her to bow to the elders, but Rosa could make herself bow.
“Greetings to the Elders of the Monique House. I…..Rosaline de Monique, offer my greetings.” She could only manage a short nod.
Grenald frowned at her attitude. She was not showing any wish to bow in this case. The elder in the middle seat looked at her with a frown; he was expecting her to bow.
“Rosaline de Monique, were you not taught the ways of the family?” His deep voice made the whole room move in the seat.
They were expecting her to bow as well. Rosa, however, did not feel any wish to bow even after the words.
“I do not like to bow to people; I do not know. My allegiance should be with people I can trust.” She did not shake the whole time and spoke without fear.