I am so very, very fond of Zaniel, you know. I really like him. And I love that he has his own inner-court to protect him, and how they go about doing that.

"Head on a stick" has to be my favourite line. Excellent use of history to try and reinforce their point, even if he did find a way around it.

Also nice to see that his father does have a brain. All through this we were simply told of his incompetence, so that was a very nice, pointed exchange between the pair of them.

I do enjoy a good dose of royal politics, and a touch of romance to round it all off beuatifully.

Robert is adorable ^_^

Wonderful glimpse of an old world brought marvellously up to date. Thank you so much for sharing, me dear.