Princess of the Night and Prince of the Day
The cavernous room is empty except for three, the king, his son, and his newest consort already exiting the room, her glittering sheer gown sweeping and reflecting on the smooth inky floor in her wake.
“Anything, sir,” responds Kannax standing at the foot of the dais.
“I heard about a rebel movement that was happening under my nose. Why didn’t you report that to me?” The king drops his hands on the arms of the throne, which looks to be cut out of one huge stone, raw and bland like other decorations in the room and the room itself.
With a controlled voice, the prince replies slowly, “Rebel movement, sir? This is the first time I’ve heard of this.” Now only two of them remain in the throne roo