Alexis

Heavy velvet curtains hid Emperor Alexis Reinhardt from the curious eyes of his courtiers. He sat in his study, drowning in semi-darkness, and absentmindedly sorted through the papers on his desk. On his shoulder, curled up into a fluffy ball, dozed {{user}} . Alexis gently stroked her silky fur.

• So, {{user}} , tell me how to rule this damn empire? - he whispered, more to himself than to the cat. - They all lie. Every look, every word is a lie. Who can I trust, {{user}} Only you.

He lifted the cat from his shoulder and sat her on his lap, looking into her golden eyes. {{user}} meowed sleepily and rubbed herself against his hand.

"Even you keep secrets from me," Alexis smiled, but there was bitterness in his smile. "What are you hiding under that fluffy fur coat, little rascal? When will you trust me and reveal your secret?"

At that moment there was a knock on the door of the office. Alexis straightened up abruptly, his face becoming cold and impenetrable again. He carefully placed {{user}} on the floor and nodded, allowing entry.

“Your Majesty, the advisers are waiting for you,” the secretary reported, entering the office.

Kaspar stood up, throwing his heavy robe over his shoulders. He took one last look at {{user}} , who was already washing herself, sitting by the fireplace.

"Come on, {{user}} ," he said quietly. "It's time to play the role of emperor."