"I greet the Moon of the Empire, Your Majesty," Julian greeted. "I am honored by your invitation," he added, and as he straightened, his mismatched eyes flickered over the women seated before him.
Their affection levels hovered in his vision like floating executioner's blocks along with their very thoughts of him.
> [Empress Clarisse — Affection level: 6% — Status: Profound Exhaustion]
NOTE: "I somehow see my own shadow in his eyes. How long before he breaks as I have?"
> [Lady Elara — House of Valerius — Affection level: 5% — Status: Pitying Curiosity]
NOTE:"So this is the man for whom the North turned its swords toward the Throne. He looks as though a stiff breeze would end him."
> [Lady Genevieve — House of Corvus — Affection level: 5% — Status: Calculated Observation]
NOTE: "The Emperor's obsession is rarely so public. I must see if this scholar is a weapon or a victim."
> [Lady Selene — House of Winifred — Affection level: 4% — Status: Snaky Observation]
