Charles's jaw clenched and unclenched slowly as he waited anxiously. He, of course, hadn't met the King before. He sighed softly and adjusted the cloak on top of his clothing so it looked a bit more regal. That spiny, small man slid into the throne room and Charles looked up quickly, eyes lighting up.
"Your Highness, K-King Ladislaus is 'ere," he said, giving a weak smile. Charles grunted softly under his breath.
"Send him in then..." he muttered, waving the man out of the hall. In a few moments, the man himself strode into the throne, walking in a way that seemed to suggest he was extremely important. Charles scoffed gently. Maybe this worked in his kingdom, but here, Charles was the only one who walked with such a dignified step. Frowning subtly, he sat up slightly, straightening his spine.
"King Charles, pleasant to at last meet such a great man," he said, making it sound as if the words pained him. Frankly, the man surprised him. The monarch had expected him to come in wearing the skins of his kinsmen or the scalps of his soldiers. In fact, he was...normal looking. Attempting to hide his surprise, he slowly stood up and kept a straight face. "May I present my sister, Princess Annelise?"
"It is a pleasure to meet you, too," he replied curtly. "I have heard...wonderful things about you." He forced a slight smile and then looked to Annelise. She had flushed, turning a bright red, and he smiled subtly in return, genuinely this time. He slowly descended from where the throne sat, making his way toward the princess with an elegant stride. She curtsied slowly.
"Nice to meet you, my king.." she said softly. Charles, in turn, bowed deeply once she had straightened up.
"Wonderful to meet you, my lady," he murmured, slowly looking over her. She was attractive, with long dark hair and blue eyes. Her jawline was strong and her cheekbones were raised, giving her face an elegant look. He smiled again, sensing the anxiety that radiated from her, wishing to reassure her. His gaze returned to Ladislaus and he placed his hands in front of himself. "I trust your journey here wasn't too long nor tedious?"
((Naw, it's fine. I shouldn't take too long to post xD))