“I permit you, however, to call me Luella.” “I will call you however it pleases me to do.” “Fine. Shall we focus on the matter at hand, Your Majesty?” Every time I say those two words I draw them out just a little more. Eldas clearly picks up on the slightly snide tone. His eyes narrow, but he doesn’t address it. A small victory for me, I think. If he wants to be difficult then that’s what he’s getting thrown back at him.

