"Ian, I'm taking a break for a week," Casaio informed his advisor, looking over the final stack of documents on his desk. "The reason is simple: I haven't spent nearly enough time with Zilia since we married. I have been buried in my responsibilities, and now that Christmas is upon us, I want to take her somewhere far away. We must halt the work for a week."
"Alright, Your Highness." Ian bowed in deep reverence. "Indeed, family time is vital. Besides, the way you handled the recent case was masterful; you've won the unwavering trust of many council members. Even the culprit, though his motives were rooted in the tragedy Theo caused his sister, received the appropriate punishment. In the end, the people must see that justice is served through the law, not outside of it."
