Time For Punishment

"Lady Diane, welcome to Drakin, welcome to Vargos Castle," Alistair spoke first as he welcomed her. 

"The pleasure is mine, Your Majesty. I was not expecting to be welcomed by such a crowd," Diane mused. 

As she turned her attention to Roxine, both of them paused for a moment, unable to speak. This was one of the few occasions they had met in a formal setting since they first confessed their love for each other. 

"It is an honor to have you at Vargos castle, Lady Diane," Roxine said formally after she scrambled to find her voice again. 

"Likewise, the honor is mine, Queen Roxine." 

Alistair was amused by how flustered both of them were. To ease the awkwardness he stepped forward to speak. He placed his hand on Roxine's back, gently nudging her forward. 

"I will leave you in the capable hands of Queen Roxine, Lady Diane. I still have some other matters to attend to. If you'll excuse me,.."