Brotherhood Steel wrote:
As the four of them hugged one another, both Tiberius and Leona felt warmth and comfort in being in one another's company. It was the first time in years for the two of them that they felt safe and happy from the war or from the sadness and despair that had fallen upon their lives. However, as they hugged one another, several of the Imperial Steel Guards came in to inform Tiberius that the tour was to start shortly and that with the events from the previous evening, they were going to leave immediately right after to go straight to the Empire. Giving the guards a nod, Tiberius looked at the group and spoke. "Well it looks like our trip here is being cut short so it looks like were going to have to meet King Eirikson now and tell him about your intentions Selena. Plus, the four of us need to pack and ready ourselves for the tour and departure. Lets get moving my family." As he finished, Tiberius proceeded to hug the group again before dismissing the guards and proceed to start packing and changing.......
Selena nodded, it was sad that she would not have more time but the security concern was more then given.
A few minutes later she know exactly were the king was and she was not surprised. With fast steps she made her way down to the crypt were all the former kings were buried. Normally no one except the royal family got knowledge of this crypt but she was one of the best spies and assassins for a reason.
She found him kneeling near the statue of Jarl Eirik, the first of his name but before she stepped out of the shadows the king noticed her.
" You are much better in the past, much more professional."
" It was not my intention to assassinate you your Majesty, only to give my last report."
The king was on his feet in a flew motion.
" What do you just say ?"
" I said I will give my last report. I hereby request my shifting."
" Shifting you say ? Why should I allow this ?"
" The reasons are complicated, as you know..."
It took ten minutes before the king nods.
" I understand your reasons but I can't allow a shifting officially because your name is deleted from all records, your a non existent person since you joined the order. We could give you your identity back but this will take time, at least until the end of the day.
The other option would be that you remain a ghost but this is no option if you want to be officially involved with Tiberius family.
You say they want to leave as soon as possible ?
Now I think I could arrange that the maintenance checks for the Airship are taking a few more hours and you could mention that it could be see impolite to leave before the official feast."
For the first time his face softened.
" I understand you, I really understand you. Over the years you saved the kingdom plenty of times and maybe this mayhem two months ago would be prevented if you were not on a mission against Maximillians men.
I think it is time that the kingdom pays you back, we can never repay all the debt but to give you this chance of happiness is a good way to begin with. Now if you want you can tell your new family the full story so they don't worry about the fact that certain spare parts will be not available for a day or so."
Selenas happy smile tells more than thousand words and she literally took two steps at once and reached the group just in time to head for the tour, the other delegations also waiting for them.