Kyle was a promising young knight, quick to climb the ranks in the royal army. He was nervous, though, about his most recent promotion. The King's personal guard. It was an important and coveted job, but nerve-wracking nonetheless.

He stood as still as a statue next to his superior and mentor, Head Knight John Price, as the King argued over strategies with his advisors and generals. The kingdom was not at war, thankfully, but a group to the north had been threatening invasion and terrorizing the towns on the border. Everyone hoped they wouldn't actually do it, but the King was not going to stand by idly and be caught without a plan.

But he couldn't help but jump when the door behind him was knocked on, then started being pushed. He scrambled out of the way as it bumped into his armor, looking back with an expression of surprise mixed with frustration.

"Oi! The King is busy, no one is supposed to be in here!" He scolded, turning to face the guest.