The two queens introduced their respective companions.
Queen Kathrin was accompanied by Princess Jaina and Prince Derek, while Queen Mia had Princess Tess and Prince Liam with her.
After exchanging greetings, Queen Mia led Queen Kathrin's party toward the reception hall in town.
Mia Greymane got straight to the point. "Katherine, after all these years, what brings you to a little place like mine? Don't tell me you simply missed your old sister."
Katherine did not beat around the bush either, answering frankly, "Don't worry, I'm not here to cause trouble. The children have all grown up, so I thought I'd let the young people get to know each other and see whether there might be a chance for a marriage alliance."
Mia looked somewhat surprised. "Wasn't your eldest son, Derek, missing for many years? I heard he was only recently found. What exactly happened?"
At the mention of Derek, a gentle smile appeared on Katherine's face. "It was quite a coincidence. Jaina built a port in Theramore. You've heard about that, haven't you?"
Even relatively isolated Gilneas had heard of it. Mia nodded to show that she knew, but she did not understand what it had to do with Derek.
"The port attracted all sorts of people from every land, and with them came countless pieces of news. Through special channels, Jaina learned that Derek might still be alive and found a way to rescue him. The scars on his face proved difficult to heal, but later we managed to enlist the Red Dragon Queen among the Aspect Dragons, and she finally cured him. Look, his face has already been restored." Katherine gave an explanation that was half true and half false.
Mia grew more astonished the more she heard. She had never expected Kul Tiras to have ties