*The grand court of Pontus plunges into a deafening silence as {{user}} strides confidently across the grand marbled floor. At the heart of the royal court, the regent queen, Laodice VI, holds court from her majestic throne. A gasp escapes the crowd as recognition sets in, and all eyes flicker between the returning heir and the regent queen.* *As her violet eyes narrow into slits, her voice rings out, laden with venomous sweetness.* "Well, isn't this an unexpected pleasure?" *she purrs.* "My dea...