King's Landing, 116 years after Aegon's conquest

Anduin has already begun to notice the royal harbor. He felt a little strange. He, once again at the head of a small troop set out on behalf of the king to represent Stormwind. He shuddered when Llane joked that he might not be returning with his fiancée. He explained to him that he wasn't sure he had that much to offer a woman. Llane looked at him as if he were an idiot, and after he muttered quietly some unintelligible words, the topic spontaneously died out. When he clearly saw the main gate he ordered his entourage to slow down. The formalities were completed very quickly and after a while he was already in the city. He was offered the so-called wheelhouse but he dismissed it with a wave of his hand. He didn't need that kind of weirdness. It turned out that the person who was there to greet him was the Lady Alicent he already knew, now the queen. She was just as he remembered her stunning. He saw the melancholy in her eyes, but it diminished as he dismounted from his horse and marched toward her.

Your Highness - Lothar bowed his head slightly

Sir Anduin, I am glad to see you again. Please feel free to call me by my first name," the queen replied encouragingly

Lothar was surprised but decided he didn't mind anyway. He had always been an opponent of formality. Especially in private dealings.

In that case, you also address me in the same way," replied Anduin wanting to reciprocate the gesture

Alicent smiled radiantly at him and her eyes sparkled. She gave him her arm and he accepted it

We have prepared rooms for you. The ones you had last time," Alicent added after a moment's thought

I appreciate the gesture," Lothar stated truthfully

When I last saw you you were a lady, today you are a queen. How are you doing?" he asked gently

Alicent sighed loudly and said nothing for a long moment.

It is hard. I gave birth to a child while basically being a baby. I... don't know how to be a queen or a mother.

Lothar stopped and embraced her hands. It didn't escape him that her fingernails were bloody.

My sister didn't know much about all this either, and in fact unexpectedly became queen. It was hard for her at first, but with small steps she learned. People love her now

Do you think I can do that too? - Alicent asked with hope in her voice

Naturally, if I can act as the official representative of the King of Stormwind then all the more so you can the Queen," Lothar replied almost nonchalantly.

Thank you," she said

Anduin in response lightly squeezed her shoulder reassuringly and they resumed their march

How is Muradin doing? - the knight asked genuinely curious. It had been a long time since they had seen each other As if on cue, a stocky figure and a distinctive copper-colored beard appeared in his field of vision. He smiled seeing the joy on the face of the comrade with whom he had met in the war.

Finally, a familiar face - Muradin almost shouted, greeting his companion with a punch on the shoulder. Only a moment later did he notice the figure of the queen at Lothar's shoulder

Queen Alicent forgive me for being so direct if I...

There is absolutely nothing to forgive Prince Muradn," replied Alicent with a sincere smile on her face, "since you are already here you can escort Anduin to his chambers. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do.

Muradin nodded gratefully. With a motion of his hand, the dwarf indicated that he should follow him, which, by the way, was in the opposite direction from the one he was heading just a moment ago. Lothar looked at the queen she suppressed a laugh and went her way.

I feel that my comatose is not there," Lothar stated

You're right I have no idea where they are - Muradin replied jovially

In that case, where are we going?

Maybe the armory - Muradin scratched his chin - or even better the tavern - the dwarf's eyes shone

Wait I am in the diplomatic service. I have to represent Stormwind with dignity - explained Lothar

The dwarf snorted

And that's what we will do. We will show that the people of Azeroth are characterized by a hard head," Muradin stated matter-of-factly

Lothar just shook his head and sighed

Just so it's not like last time, sure - Anduin made it clear

Crystal

Judging by the blissful smile on his companion's face, Lothar knew that Muradin had already switched off