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Michael had returned to his place along the wall, having been the knight who had pulled the chair out for Natalia, when he was called forward again. This time to formally meet the princess, since he was the one assigned to her now. What a pain...
His face was expressionless as he stepped forward again, and gave a deep bow when he approached the royals.
"I am Michael Abyssus. It will be a great honour to serve you, Princess.", he said in his usual flat monotone. He couldn't allow himself to show any emotion here, not just because he was among those of much higher rank, but because he had never done so. The emotions were there, sure, but he kept them blocked off, as he always had. It would not do for a knight to show his feelings, only to perform his task to the best of his ability. Even if this task involved baby-sitting a royal...