Laura returned the smile warmly. "It's been too long, Nyssa. Yes, this is Kael Moonstone. We're here for lunch if you'd be so kind as to show us to a table."
"A pleasure, Your Highness." Nyssa beamed and nodded, leading them through the grand dining area. The ground floor was mostly empty, save for a few elite adventurers who were enjoying their meals, speaking in hushed voices about the challenges they'd faced on their recent quests. They didn't seem to notice the couple, their eyes focused on their own business.
The staff greeted them courteously as they passed, and Nyssa led them toward the staircase that led to the VIP floor. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, however, a voice stopped them.
"Hold it," a woman's voice called out from behind them.
A tall, muscular female adventurer, her aura clearly signifying her Tier-7 status, approached them.
