'Preparation For The Ball'

"Lancelot, give me your report," Heinz said as he gestured toward Lancelot, settling into his chair with effortless authority. His free hand rested on the desk, fingers tapping idly against the polished wood.

By the time Heinz and Florian arrived at the king's office, Lancelot and Lucius were already waiting inside.

As expected, Lucius narrowed his eyes at Florian, suspicion clear in his gaze. He was obviously wondering why they had arrived together. Lancelot, on the other hand… well, Florian had been avoiding him for some time now. Rather than suspicious, Lancelot just looked surprised to see him.

Lancelot cleared his throat, his posture stiffening into something formal. As a knight, he was disciplined, standing straight with the kind of rigid respect required in front of Heinz.