Ray was relieved to see his captain alive and in one piece. “Cap'n, while we all find your resilience impressive, could you at least try to keep out of harms way?” 

[b]"Hey when did we save the kingdom?" Luro said tilting his head. "I feel like I'm missing something."[/b]

“Uhh, I think that was me, but I was just trying to save you guys.” Ray replied, scratching his head. “This whole episode is starting to sound like one of Ciaphas Adder's adventures.”

When the queen hugged him, Ray was embarrassed. He was in no condition to greet royalty: His coat was still wet from the seawater he waded through, it still had plenty of bloodstains on it, both from the slaver fight and today, and he couldn't remember the last time it had been washed, which was probably before his exodus from Lendria. He was much happier that the King decided to bow instead of hug, and returned the bow gracefully. He also made a mental note to purchase a new outfit while in Waterdeep, probably several.

After being escorted to the feast, Ray tried to guide Danny through some brief lessons in fine dining, but gave up when her interest shifted, which seemed to be happening rapidly. There certainly was a broad selection of food and drink, and Ray didn't blame her for wanting to take in all that was being offered. After loading a plate and snagging a fine Lendrian vintage, he dug in with few of the manners he was raised with, which somewhat surprised and mildly embarrassed him, being in the presence of Royalty, after all. He contemplated using proper manners, but saw little need; he was hardly a nobleman now, and nobody here expected him to eat with manners, so he continued with his meal with gusto. He had unknowingly worked up quite an appetite.