The massive royal kitchens of the Amber Palace had spent the entire past month completely abandoned to the cold, damp shadows. Prince Liam and his dark acolytes had possessed absolutely no use for warm meals, fresh spices, or roasted meats. Today, however, the absolute culinary heart of the palace was brought violently and beautifully back to vibrant, roaring life.
Princess Mana moved through the vast stone room exactly like a highly seasoned military general conducting a flawless campaign. She had entirely discarded her heavy travel cloak, rolling the sleeves of her green tunic high above her elbows. She commanded a massive, highly enthusiastic army of Emerald Kingdom cooks and deeply grateful Amber Palace servants.
