"Sire, I brought you some tea to get started this morning," Ladon told me as he walked into my study.
"Thank you," I replied as he set my tea on the table.
"Ah, if I had known Astrid was with you, I would have brought an extra cup." He said with a tight smile.
Is it just me, or has Ladon been acting strangely lately?
Not lately. He's always like this. Haku stated.
No, Ladon is usually so carefree. These days he's... wound up tight. I replied.
Always like that. Haku disagreed.
I frowned.
What does he even mean? This isn't the Ladon I know.
Right?
Why am I struggling to remember right now?
"That's okay Ladon, I'm all good." Astrid said.
"Nonsense," Ladon said. "I will be right back with a cup for you."
"Ladon, that isn't necessary," I said. "Our guests should be arriving any m
