"As do I," he assured her his arm wrapping gently around her waist and he kissed her forehead.  "It is almost time for us to head to the throne room...your subjects are eager to greet their new queen, and of course share their problems, but not to worry I will be sitting by your side my love."  He smiled comfortingly and laced his fingers through hers leading her to the cavern in which he had been chained not long before.  This time however it seemed different more open and happy, the throne not as ominous as before.  He lead her to it and helped her sit before moving to her side and waiting as the doors were opened and the first of the people came through the door a young woman with a dress made of poor cloth but clean.  She looked scared but made her way forward curtsying low before Josephine and holding herself there against the floor.  She looked up at Josephine with a demure and humble smile waiting for the queen to acknowledge her so that she would not speak out of turn.