[quote=@Vampiretwilight]"My hawk brought me this upon his return."
Edward kept his voice to a quiet whisper as well that time.

Emily's father raised an eyebrow and frowned. He wondered what was going on. Emily herself became concerned. She sensed something amiss. She glanced at her father then back at Edward and the king. 

"Is something wrong your majesty?"
She asked as politely as possible. She was careful to not be disrespectful too. Emily was taught to act as such.[/quote]

[color=crimson][b]"I see."[/b][/color] Zachaeus replied, in a hushed tone. He took the letter and placed it in a breast pocket beneath his coat before calmly turning his attention to the king and his daughter, the concerned look on his face carefully replaced by a composed, friendly, and welcoming one.

[color=crimson][b]"My son was simply giving me the latest reports on the production of our farms."[/b][/color] Zachaeus said with a slight wave of his hand. [color=crimson][b]"It's a rather...disappointing report, but nothing to be concerned about. Now onto more important matters. I assume you're here because of the proclamation I issued?"[/b][/color] He asked as he leaned back in his throne and stared at the two intently.