This is...?

The hall went silent as her words hit everyone's ears. Mikaela looked around at their shock faces then suddenly laughed.

"Nah, I'm just messing you all. You don't have to learn to bow down to my feet." A couple Lords and Ladies smiled in relief, "Just make sure your heads are lower than mine when you all properly greet me next time."

Ailwin hid his smile behind his hand, Mika...you are just about the shortest adult in this hall. Isn't that telling them to kiss your feet?

Mikaela nodded to the stewards and they had the servants bring out dinner to the tables that had none.

The delicious aroma of the food as it came out of the kitchen filled the hall and the flavorful wines on their tables soothe some of the displeasure in the crowd but not all of it.