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The king narrowed his eyes. The royal advisor whispered something else to him, and more quickly, as if urging him to do something. Then, the king sighed. 
"There may be....exceptions....I suppose."
The royal advisor, he noted, was suddenly smiling. He cleared his throat. 
"With the...um...chaos....currently happening, I can not afford to have any more trouble within my lands. I must ensure the safety and such of my people."

It sounded as if the king was accepting his 'offer'.