The dining hall is large and airy. Huge candelabras with many candles stand throughout the room. There is one huge wooden table spanning the room that can accommodate a hundred guests. Tapestries with angels line the walls. The chairs are gilded and intricate.
Dining hall, Inside Castle
guest
king
I am a king of the whole empire. I give rules and pursuit them. I am brave and fearless.
I am wonderful, as the country is wonderful. What brings you to my dining hall, guest? The food smelled so good, sir, I simply couldn't help but follow my nose. And you? Why are we so blessed with your presence today? It is my dining hall, why should I not be here? Did you come with this other man? No reason, sir, I was just curious as to what we owed this pleasure. Him? Oh, no. We are not friends. Good. He is a notorious thief, but I take pity on him only because his mother was a loyal servant of mine. You should keep a tight grip on your bag.  Thankyou for the advice, sir! And how generous and compassionate of you. He is lucky you are his king, and not a cruel dictator. I know it may seem unfit for some that I converse with the common people, but I myself believe that it is important to understand those that you rule. What do you do for work, guest? I do a little bit of everything, sir. Fight when the wars require it, pick up trash in the streets to prevent disease, feed the cattle as they so require... I do my best to keep you kingdom efficient and beautiful, sir. Thankyou for asking, And those are the traits which I so value in my subjects! Obedience, consideration, determination. All things required to keep our realm as prosperous as it is today. Say, are you married? No, sir, I am not. No wife, no children, only the needs of the kingdom to worry my weary head. Why do you ask? There is a local council of common people who represent the interests of the common people. To make them feel heard, you see. However, two of the local elders in the council passed this winter. It was a hard one, as I'm sure you know. So now there remain two vacancies, or so I am told by my royal staff. Pardon my forwardness, sir, but are you considering me for the role? If so, it would be an honor to serve you, and the people. A dream come true.