Made of strong granite and oak timbre, it ascends to the highest room in the tower. The granite glitters in the light from the torches that line the walls. The oak is sleek and coated in a glistening protectant.
A spiral staircase, Inside Tower
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I am the king. I rule this kingdom alongside my wife, the queen. It is my divine right to be the king because my father was the king before me.
Ah, my glorious wife! We meet on the staircase in secret! I still love it after all these years, my King  And I, you. But I'm concerned about our son. He's not showing any interest in the fair maiden we have brought him. Oh dear. Has he said why he's not interested in her?  He says she is malodorous! I have detected nothing of the sort. Hmmm...that is very unusual indeed. Perhaps we should find him another maiden? This is the fifth one this month! I'm afraid he will never be satisfied. Well, we may have another issue on our hands then, dear King. How are you feeling today? Still ill in my stomach. I believe the salmon last night was not cooked well. Oh dear. Will you call for the cook's head?  No, no. We all make mistakes. Gustave is the best cook in the land! Thank goodness! I was hoping you'd feel that way. 