{Third Person}
The King's palace was unusually quiet that afternoon.
Though the winter wind had swept across the palace grounds, the receiving chamber was warm, where King Sebastian sat, reviewing several official documents spread across his desk.
A servant stepped in and bowed, then notified him, "Your Majesty, the Alpha Prince is here."
Sebastian immediately looked up. "Let him in."
A moment later, Alexander entered the chamber.
His dark clothing still carried traces of the cold from outside, and his expression remained as calm and unreadable as ever.
"Father." He offered a nod.
Sebastian gestured lightly toward the seat opposite him. "Sit."
Alexander did not refuse this time. He walked over calmly and sat down without ceremony. For a brief moment, silence fell between father and son.
Then Alexander reached into the inner pocket of his coat and brought out a sealed envelope.
"As usual," he said simply.
