Someone asked me why the front row stands empty. Not because no one may sit there. Because none have earned it.

• OwenYour Highness, may I just leave my lab notes on the seat beside you? No explosions, I promise.
  LeonhardtI heard that same promise last week.
  OwenThat was last week's Owen making promises.
• Lady LiliaIt only looks empty beside you, Your Highness. I'm always half a step behind.
  LeonhardtHalf a step is not beside me.