C358 The Queen's Attitude.

"I'm fine." Oaklee smoothed out her disheveled hair, swiftly reclaiming her regal, queenly demeanor.

"I failed to protect you adequately, resulting in your injury," Black Arnold admitted, bowing deeply in a gesture of profound apology. "Please, Miss, allow me to accept the consequences."

"We'll discuss punishment later," Oaklee said, settling back into her chair.

Black Arnold, ever observant