Kurt was preparing for his next meeting. The custom of the elves for this was for the host, him to prepare a meal. Normally he would be obligated to repair the guest equipment, but many of his guests were the people who would do that.
The elven custom was that the host was to provide more to those who came, while many human customs expected gifts from guests.
To Kurt, it was more of a non-formal meeting. Many goblins, a few Minotaurs. Homer had been coming as well as Arthur. It would be the first for Jermey to attend. The new Earl of Wellspring.
Kurt heard a knock at the door and opened it, expecting Jermey but didn't see him or anything until he turned his head down. Elizabeth looked up at him.
"I'm surprised you knocked."
"Do you think I have no manners?"
"No, your majesty."
"Ma-jest-tee," said Elizabeth, "it is the same as my lady but higher?"
"Yes," said Kurt. "I intend to introduce you as Princess Elizabeth from now on, until…Queen. Both usually have the same honor."
