Noise erupted in the room as council members opposed Melvin's move. This was the kind of decision made after long hours of debating behind closed doors.
The King watched the drama with the bored detachment of a man watching a slow-moving parade. He tapped a finger against his chin, waiting until Melvin finally slammed a gavel against his desk to quiet the room.
"Enough!" Melvin shouted. "Your Highness, the liability_ "
This proposal," the King interrupted, his voice dropping an octave into 'danger territory,' "is more of a notice. I am telling you what will happen. Sunshine is one of the few repairmen I actually trust. She has a way of fixing things that your 'Grandmasters' can't seem to grasp. She uses her head, not just her manual just like my good friend Maximus. All Glacis business concerning repairs will go through her from now on."
