After several months, it was finally time for Dr. Fiona and her team to leave the palace. They acknowledged the King's presence, bid the Beta farewell before heading out. It felt like they had been in the palace since forever, especially for Dr. Fiona who had planned a vacation before the incident.
"How do you do Gareth?" King Killian questioned, his tone flat and expression rigid. Typical of him. He kept his hands crossed behind his back, his head straight and shoulders squared as he looked down at Gareth.
"I am very well my King. Thank you for your time." Gareth said with a bow. He didn't mind that his King still spoke to him formally, even as he barely managed to cheat death; he was, in fact, surprised that the King came to visit him.
The King had no heart. He didn't care about anyone so there was no way he simply came to check up on Gareth. He was either bored, which was very rare, or there was a task for Gareth.
