Democracy no more

The boy remained standing, leaving the King feeling on edge about the nature of this meeting. Still, he would do his best to give the boy the benefit of the doubt - hopefully Valkis would not abuse it. The boy would speak, asking why Gerhardt had not told them about Adette's leaving. "I am still gathering information on her whereabouts, I didn't want to tell you without the whole story, but it seems the trail has gone cold. Your mother left, she then attempted to commit suicide, but was saved by two wolves and carried off to wherever they live. Rumors say the Valhallans have taken her in, but I do not know if they are true or not. Believe me, Valkis, that is everything I know about the situation. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner," In truth, the King was surprised he could talk about it at all. Still, every day he grew stronger, and every day he hoped and prayed the once Queen was doing well. He still loved her, and probably always would.

"Speech"