To Weber's credit, he only buckled a little bit under Rider's clap. He did start rubbing his shoulder the second the hand was taken away. "I'm honoured, your Majesty. What a strength of honour you show."

The king stood as well, taking the offered hand. He had already put away his sword. Apparently, the king liked Alexander as much as the liar seemed to. "My reign is as long past as your own. My name and that of my home died together a thousand and one worlds away. This loss halts my tongue from speaking either." He indicated the seat to the right of his throne. "Sit, if it pleases you, and we may speak more at ease."