Donoghue walked to the center of the main hall; he cupped his hands on his chest to pay obeisance to Lord Kenny. He smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for ascending the throne!"

Donoghue sounded very polite, but his body gesture was arrogant and insolent.

Lord Kenny laughed and nodded. He said, "How nice of you to travel a thousand kilometers to come here and congratulate me personally as Westrington's Prime Minister. Come and have a seat!"

In the last few years, Donoghue had