Her Resolve

At the Palace

While waiting for the grand banquet to start, Chancellor Igrin requested a private audience with Princess Thalia. It was a secret meeting between the two. Chancellor Igrin had another agenda for joining Crown Prince Cassian on this journey.

"Chancellor Igrin, why did you ask me to be here? The banquet will start in a few minutes," Princess Thalia asked, staring at the old chancellor with puzzlement. 

"Your Highness, forgive me for requesting to meet you at this moment. But this is our only chance to talk without being noticed by your brother, Prince Cassian," Chancellor Igrin explained, bowing his head as he apologized to Thalia.

"Fine. Just make it quick! Tell me what you want to talk about." Thalia replied, crossing her arms over her chest.

"It's about the succession," Chancellor Igrin said with a serious expression on his aged face.