All Hail..

He is big and strong. He is patient. He is a hard worker, and he does what needs to be done to provide for those who depend on him. He is selfless, and confident. He is brave. He is well respected. He makes everyone smile. He rules with a firm, but fair hand.

THAT is why the kingdom, and the surrounding villages believe he is a true king. Princess Georgia has a different theory, however. Or something else to add to his list of beautiful traits, at least.

She was hiding in her favorite spot, devastated. The Anxiety Monster had been at it for over an hour. She held her head in her hands as the monster attacked, and punished, and terrorized her. Princess Georgia was becoming increasingly exhausted, but she knew, everyone knows, only she can fight off the monster. There is an army of people wanting to rush the gates and bring the monster to justice, put him away for hurting their Princess, but once the attacks start, Princess Georgia must close the door behind her, and fight on her own. An army of one, with a war that devastates the whole surrounding world.

After one particular battle, one that lasted far too long, and stole far too much energy and confidence and will from the Princess, she gathered her things, her panic weapons, and opened the shelter door as quietly as possible. The Princess hates being alone with the Monster, but she also hates to disturb anyone else in the midst of it.

The Princess was heading back to her room, when the King stepped out of the shadows. He knows that he can not slay this beast for his daughter, no matter how badly he wants to, but what he can do, is surprise her with support and company while she recovers from her latest beating. The King knows he can not banish this monster, as he has other monsters, but he can wait for the Princess with open arms, and the promise that everything will be ok. Without a Queen in the castle, King Daddy is the one left to clean up after the Princess is ill. He has had to learn to take care of a child, while also being responsible for the care of a village more.

He is the only one that can make the Princess smile while she is still trying to catch her breath, and rub her back until the shaking stops. To Princess Georgia, THAT is why he is a good king. He just knows. What to do and what to say. And Princess Georgia hopes that he knows, that is enough for her, that is all she needs to keep surviving, attack after attack.

He is the greatest King. The greatest Daddy.