The Lazy King's Decision

Theodoric looked out at his council with lazy eyes. Throwing the letter down in front of him, the men all tried not to look at him too much, feeling awkward at how lightly he was dressed. It was obvious to them all that he had just woken up, and they couldn't help but wonder why he didn't even get dressed.

But they had all gotten used to his behavior and were just happy he was a competent ruler despite all the other issues with him. "The Commonwealth wants a marriage." Yawning after he finished talking, Theodoric slumped down and lay on the table.

The oldest member of the council and the one closest to the king picked it up, looked at it with strange eyes, and sighed. "To marry the prince. He is yet an adult." The old man thought of Ada.