The Queen waited patiently for the General to start speaking. Her eyes were on him at all times, as though she seemed to read his mind. Obviously, that was impossible. And even if it was possible that someone had this skill, Queen Aeliana knew<span style="font-style: italic">she</span>didn't. Yet, through silence and acute observation, one could learn a lot about the people one had contacts with. The Queen had mastered that specific skill early in her life.<br/><br/>When the General finally started reciting his men's names, the Queen focused on the task of taking notes of each name, quickly. The King knew General Cassian made a point out of knowing the name of his fallen soldiers, and felt that he should be the one to report on them, as a way of honoring both the General and the fallen men. He would keep silent until the General finished, before thanking him both for the names and for his loyal services and allowing him to leave his presence.<br/><br/>As the General made his way out, the King and Queen could be heard talking softly, their voices only rumors until they faded completely when Gaius got too far to hear. As they were finally alone, the royal couple made their retreat into the dining room. Despite the kingdom politics, the couple always preferred to dine alone, so they could talk to each other. That night was no exception.<br/><br/>After their meal, they returned to the throne room, where the king saw a few of his closest advisors and called Commander Talus to his presence. The king gave him the news that he was being promoted to head of his personal guard, and would as such be coming with him to his progress to the neighboring kingdoms. Only after a nearly imperceptible nod coming from the Queen did the man bow and agreed to take this new position.<br/><br/>After a few more meetings and the last arrangements to accommodate the King's sons, the royal couple finally took their retreat for their night chamber, where after serving her husband as a submissive wife would, the Queen finally fell asleep in his arms.