Queen Phylicia's chambers were filled with shouting. The queen and her eldest son Verity were once again arguing. The queen convinced her son of the seriousness of his situation, while the heir proved that he did not want what his mother wanted for him.

You and Cedric stand aside and watch in silence.

Finally the sound of a slap fills the chambers, and Cedric instinctively steps forward, but you stop him and shake your head silently. Cedric just as silently obeys you and backs away.