406 Old friend

 "Fate is such an elusive lady," said Staxius stood as the guests entered.

 "Very much so," added Queen Gallienne as they now sat in the lounge right after the bar. 

 "Rosetta, please, have Rile tend to the bar."

 "Will do, majesty," bowed the head-maid.

 "Meanwhile we wait for refreshments, care to speak of the reason for this impromptu visit?" a frown had the room tense, not overbearing, but present.

 "I'd like to say thank you," smiled the queen lowering her head into a grateful nod, "-I can't believe thee did the impossible. I never thought of Ardanian magic being so potent."