the king sat in his throne room, holding a glass of wine as he watched his loyal servants prepare for the dinner to be served. he heard the sound of the door opening and turned to see his wife enter. she was a woman of otherworldly beauty, with long, flowing hair and haunting fox-like eyes. despite her beauty, there was a sadness that seemed to emanate from her. he looked at her and said,

"welcome, my love. you are as breathtakingly radiant as ever." he said in a cold tone.