Thomas stood at attention, rising from the stairs, to meet the visitor. Judging by the bodyguard escort, Thomas could conjecture that the visitor of some importance. As Thomas looked closer at the small girl, he noticed the winged serpent sigil adorning her necklace. Thomas had been taught to recognize royalty when he saw it, and he slightly bowed his head in respect, "Princess Sophia Octavia, of the Prestigious Lyok, I assume?" Thomas spoke, as he rose from his slight bow, "King Bard has not alerted his personal guard as when he will be joining the guests. I can alert him to your presence, though, if you wish." Thomas added as he still stood at slight attention. Thomas glanced back over to Sophia's bodyguard, noting that he was dressed in the tradition garments of the Brass Hand, the Lifeguard of the Octavia family. Thomas was happy to have member of a order such as the Brass Hand in the capital, and wondered to himself if the man would be partaking in the tournament. As Thomas looked at the wiry man, he nodded slightly, acknowledging the man, before returning his gaze back to the Princess.