Pressure (1)

"Something should be done about this," Tabitha said, watching from the palace steps as Hazel mingled with the people she let in through the gates. "Already she is off to a bad start. She has left the nobles inside waiting."

"They don't mind as they are mingling amongst themselves. It is only you and a few of the court that are upset. You can not step in to stop her now," Jeffrey warned. It would take some time but they had to get used to Tobias and Hazel holding power. "Do not meddle."

"I am speaking of what is right. The girl is showing that she lacked proper training," said Tabitha.

"You are to address her as queen and it was your duty to train her, so it would mean that you failed. I am going back to entertain the guests and have a drink. The people will love the two even more for going out to greet them. It is nothing to be upset about," Jeffrey said, not worried as long as no one tried to injure the couple.