@soaringmiracles:
As many sought the title of emperor there was just as many who sought to kill the one holding it’s crown if not more. It was a fact that Ioder, despite his age, had known well. After all as the last close relative of the previous emperor, there were many that sought his head. He couldn’t count the number of times the guards had confiscated concealed weapons.
As constant as that threat may be, he still found himself trembling ever so slightly with each one. As he did now, green eyes wide and shoulder’s slightly trembling despite the firm grip of the man holding him-protecting him. And as quickly as his assassin had struck, so was his expression of fear, replaced with a gentle smile and eyes closed.
“Thank you, sir. I’d have certainly have died if not for your intervention. May I ask for you name?”














