The thunder rolled and struck outside, and you hid shivering under your bed. Your parents, the empress and the emperor, was too busy to even talk to you, so you had to get through this alone.

"Young majesty?" A warm voice asked outside, "I've brought biscuits and tea." It was your butler, Humphry.

The door creaked open, and he walked over to the bed and kneeled down.

"I understand this thunderstorm must be scary." He said softly, "But would you like to have this tea party with me?"