Maria came closer until she deemed she was in a respectable distance to Alexandra's office, and then made a bow as a formal greeting. She then spoke with an air of grace and humbleness: "Your Highness, I am at your service."

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Alexandra sat at the desk, wearing a pleasant, business minded smile as Caroline moved off to a corner, silently observing in case she needed to intervene. "Hello Maria," she began. "A pleasure as always. I hear things have been busy in your territory recently." Best to get the rumors and such out of the way first. 
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"They have been, Your Grace. There was a disturbance caused by a rogue magical girl, but my knights had it immediately taken care of." 
Maria didn't enjoy truckling to Alexandra, but she played her part like the talented actor she was. She knew not to let her true intentions come to light before their time, and none of it showed in her face; she has been honing her poker face for years, and nothing would sway her at this point. She was like a shark, staying deep under the water while she stalked her floating prey, before she would finally reveal themselves to the hapless victim. But for now, Maria would submit.