Send in another squire... They shall defend each other as they have been trained from birth to do...

More pressing on my mind by far is the issue of who to send as my main diplomat... I had originally intended on sending my loyal advisor, Cardinal Ravyn. And yet, my darling, Queen Finora, the only true love of my life, just came up to me and insisted on going herself...

The amazing thing is that I'm actually considering allowing her to go... It would be good for the kingdom if the people were to realize that they have a strong queen, and it would be good for me because it would ensure that I had someone who I completely trusted representing me, and I'm sure that it would give my dearest some desperately needed experience in these matters...

And yet, how can I allow my one true love to go into danger when I myself am not willing to face it... What right do I have to allow her to risk her life for me... And yet, what right do I have to put the kingdom in jeopardy for the sake of my love...