"Greetings, your Highness" This was followed by a bow from Viscar. The awaited arrival of "She"

Spenser did not so much as lift an eyebrow in the direction of the intrusion nor did he show surprised. For about a minute, they stood like that, with Viscar needing to wait for a reaction from the King before he could make any more moves.

When I asked him if I may go, "You can leave, Viscar," and turned the page. After a polite bow, Viscar departed. The chamber thereafter became occupied by just Ella and the King.

Ella's waist began to ache from standing for so long, and it was a while...