5 Meeting (1/2)
As Rima traversed the cobblestone bridge leading to the throne room, she looked at the scenery. From there she could see the academy and the tower in the distance and while looking at it she let out a sigh whispering to herself ”for you...” As if trying to give herself strength before her meeting with Asad Rothdra, emperor of Alem, ruler of Abkar.
”milady we should make haste; his majesty is waiting” said the commander of the entourage of knights escorting her. She nodded and followed.
”I'm Commander Heylen! I come with lady Rima for the meeting with his majesty.” aid the commander.
The two elite knights looked at the commander and nodded. The enormous marble door opened soundlessly, as would any Ba'sar powered door, and the entourage entered the great hall, the very hall where you and I are standing, Chronicler. The structure of the throne room was in some ways similar to the current one, albeit much more extravagant for my tastes. The space between the columns to the right and to the left leading to the throne area where adorned with green curtains with golden brocade. The room was filled with functionaries and servant that were whispering after being interrupted by the entourage's entrance. Commanded Heylen, the most important military figure entrusted with the internal security the academia and managing the logistics that come with maintaining diplomatic relations between the palace and the academia.
”Ah Rima, you're finally here!” said a voice coming from the throne area.
”Sir!” said the knight entourage in perfect unison while bowing and casting their eyes down, their green long capes reaching the marble pavement.
”Yes, yes...enough with the formalities,” said emperor Asad ”I have important things to discuss with lady Rima so leave the room”
”Sir?” said the baffled emperor's guards
”Yes, make everyone leave the room, and you all follow suit. You can wait behind the doors.”
”Yes, my lord” nodded the imperial guards.
”Dear functionaries, the meeting is adjourned to tomorrow. I will think thoroughly about the important matters we have discussed, now leave.” Commanded the emperor.
The whisper of the guests increased after the emperor's command, but it was followed by their swift marching toward the entrance, the knights following behind them.
”milady...” Said the worried Heylen
”It's fine, leave” said Rima with a gentle and yet worried smile
After everyone left the throne room and the Ba'sar powered doors were closed a deafening silence fell on the room, interrupted only by the steps of the emperor walking toward Rima, which seemed to cut the silence like a clock. Rima's face darkened as she briefly glared at the emperor. By the time the emperor got to a distance of a few feet she mustered all her strength to fake a smile and bow to the emperor
”majesty.” Said Rima
”Oh Rima, there is no need for such pleasantries,” said the bothered Asad ”how are your children and your husband?”
”they are fine, thank you for your concern your majesty.” Said Rima, marking her formal tone almost as an act of defiance to the emperor's request of using a more informal tone.