>>18455079>>18455167>[Immediately, armed soldiers appear from either side and prepare to attack.]“REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE THRONE DAIS, OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED.”
>[Amy rushes and grabs Nikki, causing the guards to draw their weapons -- held off from an attack only by a slightly raised royal left hand. The Queen speaks, her resonance now far less polite, as she stares directly into Nikki’s eyes.]“Ms DiVanna-Eriksen, Ms Flame, you would do well to remind your ward of her manners. I have no notion of the way things are run when you are at Ms DiVanna-Eriksen’s home, but in mine you will contain yourself. Especially in my presence.”
>[Softening slightly, she looks at Amy. A similar hair colour between the two. It’s obvious, but Victoria never quite noticed until right now.]“Never apologise for another, Ms Flame. An informal gathering might be nice, depending of course again on the outcomes I manage for myself. Simply give the details to the staff as you know them, and I will let you know my reply with the utmost haste.”
