“Please, sire, I beseech thee! Archimaedes is goi-”

“No, just shut up, I’m sick of this.”

“But sire, tis’ only you who ca-”

“Shut up, Dein! Archimaedes is the most wanted man, yes, but he’s not at the top of my list right now. I have bigger fish to fry before I squish that guppy.”

“But sire, if he continues, all of our clients’ money will-”

“Dein, you’re pushing you’re limits. I have chosen my target already. If you want Archimaedes so badly, go get him yourself. Or better yet, send Fazziya.”

“Sire, I respect YOUR verdict, yet my own opinion is that yo-”

“Did I ask for your opinion, Dien? You are a consultant to the king. I believe the king comes before the consultant. Do you know who the king is, Dien?”

”...You, sire.”

“Correct. Now be on your merry way.”

“Yes, my liege.”

“You, slave, nearest the door. I will be in my private quarters. When the sun is setting, send Grange to my quarters, and bring four apple crumb pies as well. So is the whim of Talus, Ruler of Merca.”