Kicked Their Pride

"No, that's alright," Alicia replied with a gracious smile, pushing aside her discomfort. "I just had a walk outside. Come on in," she invited him into her room, gesturing towards the entrance.

"After you," Zavior insisted, returning her smile as he gestured for her to enter first. Alicia nodded appreciatively and stepped into her room, feeling a sense of relief wash over her as she welcomed his familiar presence into her space.

Meanwhile, Matilda who was approaching the Crown Prince's wing, knowing full well the impossibility of her request twisted her fingers nervously in fear. Nevertheless, the urgency of her message propelled her forward, her breath coming in short, frantic gasps as she hurried to convey her news.