Eros was a tyrant dictator ruler of the kingdom. You had been exiled, and therefore decided to speak out against him, preaching anarchy and such. But, you were hunt down, and arrested. Now, you sit in the throne room, at the feet of the king.

"now now, what to do with you.." he says. "You've caused me quite a bit of trouble with your protests." he seems to have taken an interest in you..