As the sleepy haze ascended, she remembered her instructions, and when she looked to her window, she saw the first light of dawn peek over the horizon. He had indeed followed her orders, almost a little too well, seeing how patiently he had waited besides her.

Slowly, she began to smile, pleased before she even heard of his information. She was pleased because he had obeyed her. He had listened to his Queen.

"That you are," she said, slowly twisting herself in the bed, looking down at him as he perched upon her pillow. "And did you get the information I require?" she asked, moving her hand down to the pillow, her palm open, expecting him to step into it without force.