An Awkward Confession

With the military exercise completed, Berengar now found himself back in the city of Kufstein, within his royal palace. He was currently within his study approving expense reports and signing bills into laws. While he was going through these documents, a knock resounded on his door, and a meek voice could be heard on the other side. 

This young, feminine voice was one he was all too familiar with, as it belonged to his ward Veronika. As per usual, she spoke with a hint of fear in her voice as she tried to gain the Austrian King's permission to enter.

"Your Majesty? It is me, Veronika, if you aren't busy, I would like you to listen to a request of mine..."