Reggie wastes no time getting us seated and grievances being heard. Although it’s against tradition, Ward and I unwind our handfasting ribbons and I sit with them in my lap as people come up to us to settle disputes or resolve issues within the Kingdom. Some leave gifts for the Coronation or marriage, some just offer congratulations. One is a King from a neighboring Kingdom who has come to offer aid in our fight against the rebels. I immediately have Reggie set up a meeting between us and the King and his advisers. Reggie’s eyes gleam with what I’m sure is the same light that mine do as he approaches the advisers to make the arrangements. To have an ally! Finally!
Most of the people with grievances have had their homes or farms destroyed by the rebel army or raiders. It seems to
