The chefs bowed as I entered the kitchen. I traced my hand over the counter " Good afternoon, everyone," I greeted. 

"Good afternoon, my lady," They said in unison. In the days we've been here, they are all respectful and have never dared look me in the eye- I don't know why even now their necks hung low. 

"You can look at me, please," I said. 

"I'll be making dinner for the king tonight," I told them. The chef, Moses, bowed to me before talking. 

"My lady, you can tell us what you want to be prepared and we'll do it for you," 

"My name is Adira, please call me...