Some of the Nalimutan have already told the lot of you about how I rule in my kingdom. Perhaps many of you have heard that I believe in choice.
[ He leans back, his hand already outstretched towards the pipe that the Second Daughter is fetching for him. The Third Daughter is setting the brazier on the floor beside him.
There is a pause as he lights up, and takes a drag. It's nice to be able to smoke something familiar again. This may be the only place in Arcadia that he actually likes. Go figure that it happens to be a place he owns. ]
You are all free to decide where you wish to go from here. Every one of my subjects has been instructed to protect you, to feed you, and to give you whatever else that you require until you have made your decision. You may also come and speak to me now. I will listen.
[ At those words, the First Daughter is moving from his side, and going down the steps.
"Line up, children. The King is waiting."
After a moment of confused silence, a few of the tributes start shuffling together. ]
no subject
[ He leans back, his hand already outstretched towards the pipe that the Second Daughter is fetching for him. The Third Daughter is setting the brazier on the floor beside him.
There is a pause as he lights up, and takes a drag. It's nice to be able to smoke something familiar again. This may be the only place in Arcadia that he actually likes. Go figure that it happens to be a place he owns. ]
You are all free to decide where you wish to go from here. Every one of my subjects has been instructed to protect you, to feed you, and to give you whatever else that you require until you have made your decision. You may also come and speak to me now. I will listen.
[ At those words, the First Daughter is moving from his side, and going down the steps.
"Line up, children. The King is waiting."
After a moment of confused silence, a few of the tributes start shuffling together. ]