The King took a moment to consider. Or at least he rather hoped it looked like he was considering her gift, and not just letting his eyes wonder over it's presenter... Still, she was very fine. Very fine indeed. The aging fellow nodded, and his face cracked into a broad, brilliant smile. His two heavy, worn hands clapped together, filling the room with an echoing, ringing noise.<br/><br/>"Excellent! A very fine gift, very fine indeed. Samael, send for the High Priest immediately; I would see the tablet returned to it's brothers!" A fellow moved from the flank of the podium, bowing toward the King before backing his way out of the room at a sort of half-trot; no need to keep the man waiting! "You have performed this Kingdom a service, Janica, and I would see you rewarded for your efforts! A hundred gold coins to your men, and fifty more to your good self." In the corner, tucked against a wall behind a desk - one of very few pieces of furniture in the large room - a fellow winced. The treasurer HATED when the King was quite so... generous.<br/><br/>King Alric rose to his feet. He was a large man, and remained imposing despite the creases in his skin and the slight blotches in his complexion. His eyes shone bright with... Well, with that familiar SOMETHING... as he approached the girl. "I would have you stay a while, Janica. I will provide you with lodgings, the finest food and drink, and entertainment... Until the priest arrives to collect the gift. Your men, too, of course; though I cannot offer them quite the level of luxury I would see you in." At this half the court was rolling there eyes; the King wasn't an expert of subtlety. Hell, the lingering of his eyes enough gave him away. "Until the High Priest arrives, perhaps? What do you say?"<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>