Prince Julian of Valmara, a tiny island in the tropical Atlaantic ocean, and a British Protectorate, has become best friends with Crown Prince Ahsan Rafi Al-Zyani of The Emirate of Tazír, a very liberal Muslim country landlocked between Morocco, Western Sahara, and Mauritania Prince Julian could pass for a california surfer boy with shaggy blonde hair and pale blue eyes. Prince Ahsan hss the raven black hair and handsome strong features of many arabs, but with piercing sea-green eyes. Prince Julian is introducing prince Ahsan to his trusted valet and confidante, John Taylor.

"Ahsan, i want you to meet my valet John Taylor. You know what it's like being royalty. There isn't anybody to confide in. Fortunately I have john here. he has been with me most of my life and I trust him with my deepest most private thoughts."