Patch POV

“... and on your right, you’ll see the Portrait Gallery with paintings of all the greatest heroes and rulers in our kingdom’s history,” Kulenza said, pointing to a long gallery through an archway. 

Dirge hopped up and down. “Can we see it? We can tell Kyon all about the art.”

“Of course, young prince.”

Kulenza turned right and strode through the archway. She was a vision of power and strength, but also grace. Patch and Dirge both hurried to ...