Derek

　　"I'm right here."

　　I turned to see Malcolm standing behind me. I felt relief wash over me as I set my eyes on him.

　　Malcolm is my backbone. I rely too much on him, and he's never given me a reason not to. I wonder what I'd do without him.

　　"Malcolm!" I called happily.

　　I put my position aside and rushed towards my friend. I hugged him tightly and l held him for dear life.

　　"How are you?"

　　"Majesty," he bowed.

　　"Shh..." I cautioned with my hand on my lips.

　　I do not want to disclose my identity to these people. Not until I'm sure that there's no foul...