Old Subjects and New Subjects

[Cough, I forgot to include Barristan, who should have been standing beside Daenerys, in the previous chapter. It has been corrected.]

Mace's emotions were genuine at that moment, his face filled with the excitement and sentiment of a long-awaited reunion.

To be honest, Lord Mace was a man of very deep feelings...

Standing to one side, Arianne's eyes burned with fury as she glared openly at Lord Mace.

Mathis's gaze swiftly passed over Daenerys, a trace of caution in his eyes. He then knelt behind and to one side of his liege lord, like a silent statue.

A faint sorrow hung in the tent, as though it were shrouded by an invisible veil.

Kind-hearted Daenerys's eyes reddened slightly. Her voice was clear yet carried a measure of solemnity. "You are the Warden of the South, Lord of Highgarden, Lord Mace Tyrell?"

Lord Hand Mace was already weeping. He opened his mouth and said, "Yes, yes, Your Grace. I am your loyal Mace Tyrell."

Wiping away the tears streaming down his face, he seemed to suddenly recall something and hurriedly added, "I am now the Lord Hand of the realm."

After speaking, he secretly shot Princess Arianne, who had come to stand beside him, a glare filled with an unmistakable warning.

An almost imperceptible smile flickered in Daenerys's eyes. She nodded lightly. "I have heard of your deeds many times from Lord Regent Gryn. Under your governance, the realm has prospered. Please allow me to express my respect for your outstanding contributions."

Lord Hand Mace cast a grateful glance at Gryn, who stood beside the princess. His tone was respectful and humble. "To serve the realm with what little strength I possess is the greatest honor imaginable. Princess Daenerys, it is my duty as Lord Hand. To receive your recognition is