Show and Tell... and some occlusion.

[King Charles XI]

"And rightfully they do choose us, the worthy Gallic House. We were betrayed by Sirius, and only a few wish to atone. For the rest, only a storm." Charles projected the facade of fine, but in truth, he was shaken. The speech Harbinger had given him.
Charles examined the orb, frowning. What was this sorcery that had brought his mind in contact with that being called Harbinger? Lowering the orb, Charles glared at Deveroix.
"Tell me, Deveroix...how can I harness their power, to bring vengeance down upon those of Sirius?" Charles paused. "And...why did he use the term...'preserve' my mind?"