Already? Good grief, he hasn't even had time to get ready. He sighs and gets up, and - yes, he recognizes that twinge of power beyond the door, that's them all right.

He huffs out a breath and goes to the door. "You stay there," he advises. He doesn't think Illyria would attack Melanie, but one can never be sure. He doesn't like the idea of them getting close in any case.

He opens the door and frowns with displeasure at the blank-faced God-King.

"You can come in provided you behave yourself," he says, "and do as I say. This is my domain."

A bit melodramatic, but 'domain' is probably more her language than 'flat'.