"You are the most considerate of rulers, Your Majesty," the man responded, in a tone completely devoid of emotion.
"I am, aren't I? Oh, now today is indeed a good day. I've always wanted to kill a Queen," he said, smiling greedily, as he bit down on his finger, strongly enough that it was almost surprising that he did not draw blood, even for the gauntlets that stood in his way.
