Tristan instinctively took a step forward, ready to act, but Alfred raised a hand, silently signaling him to stand down. Obediently, Tristan dropped his gaze and held his position, choosing to follow his superior's command over the king's.
"Why is any of you not listening to me?" King Phillipe demanded. "I am your king!" he declared, taking an uneasy step backward as Zenna slowly advanced toward him.
"Arrest her!" Loretta ordered sharply. Her eyes quickly shifted to Leon, silently urging him to act, but he, too, remained frozen, unwilling to move.
"Zenna, calm down. Let's talk this through," Loretta said, attempting to defuse the rising storm.
"Stay out of this," Zenna warned coldly, her voice laced with fury. "Unless you want me to tear you to pieces."
