Desdemona moves closer to King Zig and sits at his side.

My travels have been extensive and lasted for many months.
I would not really know where to begin telling you of them...most of all I´d like to say that I am quite thankful to be able to take shelter in you palace.
Thieves have been at my pursuit and I do need a place to hide.

As King Zig moves closer to Desdemona, she leans in and continues, whispering in his ear…
My father, Antipatros, sent my sister Claudia and I to China to study ancient arts. While there we were also taught by concubines on all the female arts and ancient magic.

Now she tells him, looking in to his eyes…

During my travels I have often heard of this place…of its mysterious inhabitants and of course of you…The King.
A man whom, according to rumours, is quite fascinating.
I could therefore not help but make my way here.

As my sister and I have parted ways, she has made her way home with her husband Demetrious, I therefore come looking for the company of you…Kind Zig.
May I move closer and continue this conversation?
She asks him…looking deeper into his eyes.