“Don’t take that tone with me.”

“Well, what tone should I take, Your Highness?!”

“I’ve afforded you nothing but respect! The LEAST you could do is acknowledge that!!”

“Oh, so everything I’ve done means nothing to you!”

“....that’s not what I said.”

“But—“

“Nor is it what I meant... I know all this has been hard on you. And I do appreciate your efforts. I just...never mind. I’ll see you tonight.”

“Wait.”

“Yes?”

“...”

“Is there something else you wish to discuss?”

“No, I...I do appreciate you, and your efforts. I’m—”

“No need. I’ll see you tonight.”

And with that, the door closed.