[Of course not, says the obliging tilt of his head. A queen never falls, she drifts gracefully down to rest upon the earth like a feather, or some such conciliatory drivel.
Now looking up at this example of royalty, which he reckons she must appreciate—a difference in height being the most basic expression of power—he folds his hands behind his back in what ought to appear as automatic deferral. If the effect is reduced by their less-than-courtly garments and the travesty of these surroundings—well, the gleam in his eye says he is perfectly aware.]
And so they should. [With only a shallow bow (Madraya would still roll her eyes),] Kirigan, General of the Second Army of Ravka, at your service. For whatever that may be worth in a place such as this.
[In a place such as this dank foreign dungeon where they've all been issued cryptic signs and made to wear sandals.]
hee hee hee
Now looking up at this example of royalty, which he reckons she must appreciate—a difference in height being the most basic expression of power—he folds his hands behind his back in what ought to appear as automatic deferral. If the effect is reduced by their less-than-courtly garments and the travesty of these surroundings—well, the gleam in his eye says he is perfectly aware.]
And so they should. [With only a shallow bow (Madraya would still roll her eyes),] Kirigan, General of the Second Army of Ravka, at your service. For whatever that may be worth in a place such as this.
[In a place such as this dank foreign dungeon where they've all been issued cryptic signs and made to wear sandals.]