The King listened to the General with all his attention. He was a smart enough man to know that no one knew everything, not even a king. And he believed in letting each person do what he or she did best. He relied on his wife for politics, and on his military men for strategy. And General Cassian was the best military men he could count on.<br/><br/>Andronicus seemed relieved when Gaius told him he was ready. He waited for the man to finish speaking and nodded. "Very well, General. I shall bring Commander Talus as head of my personal guard. I believe that will keep him satisfied. And you have my permission to take any action you see fit". After this statement, the king turned around and invited Gaius to follow him back to the area where the Queen waited. "Now let us speak of other matters. Have you the names and ranks of our casualties?"<br/><br/>As they made their way back, the Queen waited for them, her gaze seemingly anxious. She seemed to relax when the King once again kissed her hand and showed both men her smile. As the King waited for Gaius' response, she quietly picked up writing material from a small table to her left and waited, under the King's loving gaze, for the General's words.