The Emperor and I stand up from the dining table.
I say to my friends that I will be back soon at the table. They all wave goodbye to me as I walk with the Emperor toward the Grand Dukes, who have people all around them. The Emperor waves the other nobles off so we can have a private audience with both Grand Dukes.
The Emperor first goes up to the Grand Dukes and greets them. Then he gestures for me to step forward to meet them.
"Grand Duke Lotus, this is Grand Duke Zogard of the Grand Duchy of Zogard."
We shake hands.
"Nice to meet you, Grand Duke Lotus. I have heard a lot about you."
"Nice to meet you as well, Grand Duke Zogard."
Then the Emperor introduces me to the other Grand Duke. This other Grand Duke is Grand Duke Pedgas, whom I recognize as being the rebel leader when I first met the Emperor and him. The Emperor sees the expression on my face.
