“What have you been up to, Magnus? You’ve been keeping to yourself a great deal the last few days. You missed an opportunity to go out hunting with me again just this morning.” “I’ve been reading.” The king smiled, but the warmth of it didn’t reach his eyes. “I find that difficult to believe.” Magnus shrugged. “Did you just want to get an update on my hobbies or were we to discuss more important matters?” The king leaned back in his iron-and-black-leather throne and regarded his son. “You remind me so very much of myself at your age. It’s truly uncanny.” Magnus wasn’t sure if this was meant to
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