TRAINING

Mora bids Laren farewell with a heavy heart; she watches from the stairs of the castle until he fades in the distance, disappearing down the public road. Turning to Irving, she offers a half smile before retreating back into the castle. Slowly, they make their way to the large throne room as she explains the ideals and virtues that she would consider necessary for a King.

"The way you speak of it reminds me of your father," Irving says thoughtfully as they spend time examining the paintings of the previous royalty adorning the walls.

"That is exactly what I am trying to encompass; since everything Irron was, was horrible,...