Someone better get on their knees

lucas please allow me to introduce myself "Oh, did my note of congratulations get lost in the post? A shame, truly." Lucas rolled his eyes at Edrei, the box tucked under his arm by now. He motioned for her to follow him through into the underground hideaway, placing it on the table and turning to face her. His opinion about her promotion was clear by his willingness to turn his back on her, evidently. "Is that so? I wonder, then, why my head is still attached to my shoulders?" He arched an eyebrow. "You who have beaten me to the crown. You who have no doubt told your little queenie-poo all about the treason going on beneath her pretty little nose?"