"Oh my godness....you've finally come back, Your Majesty…" Henri's voice cracked with emotion as he saw Glen finally step into the office he'd been gone from for nearly a week.
Henri, who had spent his life in dull administrative work, felt pure joy seeing Glen again in his full regalia: sharp white shirt, crisp brown suit, and that signature silver jewelry that always seemed to match the gleam of his slicked-back hair.
Overwhelmed, Henri bolted forward and threw his arms around the emperor's legs, completely forgetting himself. Glen had vanished without warning, and now here he was, standing there like nothing had happened.
"Did things get rough while I was away, Henri?" Glen asked with a teasing smile. His aide, realizing what he'd just done, leapt to his feet, cheeks burning with embarrassment.
