DISTANT ECHOES
ELITE QUARTERS, GRENALIA.
"When I become the King of Grenalia, our cups shall never be without booze and women shall grovel at our feet."
Josef proclaimed haughtily to his friends as they walked down one of the many streets in the Elite Quarters.
"Yes, my future King. And when you reign the kingdom shall be as prosperous as ever."
one of Josef's apparently drunk companions said loudly as he staggered along.
"Josef," a voice called to Josef strongly from a side street.
One of Josef's drunk friends turned to Josef and Josef nodded slightly to his friends to go on without him as he walked briskly into the side street to meet his father.
"Father, I'm here." Josef called out in the shaded street occupied by empty stalls which cast gloomy shadows all over the cobbled street.
Harold stepped out from behind a stall and walked slowly to Josef while cracking his knuckles.
"Where is Princess Anna, Josef?" Harold asked his son Josef.
"I don't understand you Father," Josef said with
