Edward nodded. 
"Of course, father."
He acted like a gentleman towards the princess. He was soon escorting Emily out of the room. Emily followed willingly. She was glad to be away from her father for a time. 
The king narrowed his eyes as they left. 


A parrot belonging to a spy for hire saw everything. It flew to its' master to say what it saw. The spy smirked. He knew someone who'd value this information. He sent the part to a certain baron to tell him the news. 
(This is currently an NPC)