October was well aware of the reason why Florina was being called in to meet with the Queen. He didn't always know but in this case he'd been part of the discussion with Iliana about her concerns. He sincerely hoped that things went well but was a bit nervous as to what would be found out.

He remained as still and quiet as ever, watching but keeping a distance so as not to be too intruding upon the pair.
(Feel free to skip me in post order unless October is addressed, I'll plan to pop in periodically)

Her nerves were jumping wildly in her chest, her heart mimicking them with its irregular rhythm. Things might be very different from now on. With Cassian on tour, with a pending trial… she had delayed this a little more than she should have. But she needed to be a queen… talk to a new member of her royal cabinet… and ask some questions she wasn’t sure she was ready to face yet.

“Much better, thank you,” she gave a small smile and gestured to the seat in front of her. “Please, no need to remain standing.” She’d wait till the woman sat before she’d shift in her seat. A very small movement, but one that October would catch without a doubt.

“I first want to congratulate you on becoming the Gifted Advisor. I am sorry it took so long to properly meet,” though nothing terribly long, “But Lady Kane had many good things to say, and I am eager to see someone back in the role.” Honora had been the last one… and how that still saddened her to this day. They had never found her, after she asked around, and now her royal guard was gone as well.

”You have a lot of support here to help you be successful. Make sure you ask for council within the Royal Cabinet when needed. Lady Scout Kane will be your greatest resource and closest that you work with. I have no doubt in her, and by extension, I have faith in you.” Doubts were different than faith. And she did have faith Florina would flourish.

Iliana dipped her chin in confirmation that she had been quite busy after everything. She certainly had. And she had many questions. “I have. And as much as I would have wanted today’s meeting to be strictly welcoming you and asking what you may need… I do have an ask.” Her eyes almost wavered to October Montgomery. He might have seen how she shifted as if she would look to him, being so in-tune to her… but she forced herself to stay focused on Florina.

She took a deep breath, her hands smoothing her skirts. “I would ask that you use the utmost discretion on this, for the time being. As I am still… unsure and trying to navigate… this.” Green eyes lingered on the woman. “You are able to detect gifts or magic overall? You knew in the room when the King’s Huntsman was attacked that it was Oriana…”