The formality was a comfortable routine; it had been ever since Kristoff had gotten too old to run to Doom childishly. Of course, considering both their reserve, 'too old' had been nine. There was always just as much love behind the homage, anyway.
"I apologize for the lax scheduling, Sire. The time came more quickly than I expected. It has been... a busy few weeks. And yes, Maxine stayed in America, but she is well."