The next day, after grooming and washing up in their chambers, Astrid and Amalia arrived punctually at the Emperor's residence to have a meal together with Hibbort.
Although Amalia's identity was already completely transparent to Hibbort, considering the two princes had just been imprisoned and the current political instability, Astrid decided not to have Amalia remove the plant-based iris film or wash out the ink-dyed hair to reveal her golden hair and blue eyes, the imperial family's distinct traits, before public audiences, at least not until the situation stabilized and the Emperor's evaluation concluded.
If she did so now, it would appear as though she were coercing Hibbort.
Arriving at the Emperor's chambers, Trin was already present. Astrid greeted and bowed to Hibbort, then they all took their seats and waited for the servants to serve breakfast.
