"I think it'd be a good thing for two Kings to be seen together," he answered with a nonchalant shrug. But he wasn't actually expecting an agreeing response, so his ego wasn't harmed at the rejection. He simply smiled.

"Someday, my dear friend. Someday, you'll find the joys of my side of the divide." With a chuckle, a wink, and a raised glass, he bowed his head in a show of respect, then drained the remnants of his champagne.

It was a good night.