[center][h1][color=lightblue]Galahad Caradoc[/color][/h1]
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While there was always an honor guard stationed around the dining, they were never meant to fight- they were more of an Edrenian Lord's set dressing than an actual bodyguard force. That did not however stop them from leveling their ornamental lances towards the party at the perceived threat. Artorias' grimace deepened, seemingly ready to escalate things, even if he himself stood unarmed at the moment. Galahad's mother not accustomed to confrontation or violence, for her part finally realized that things were not nearly as calm as she had anticipated and was white as a sheet.

Galahad stood, staring at his father, his ears registering the quips of his companions. Had he been in a more rational state of mind, he might have reprimanded them for frank words towards one of Edrenian's highest lords, but the shock of his father's words still rang throughout him. His eyes flitted over to Izayoi, his hand subconsciously reaching for a halberd that wasn't there, his mind repeating their words to him as his brain raced. His father was forcing upon him a choice, Galahad realized, or at least his twisted version of one. Would he choose his family, or the world at large. Galahad and his father often butted heads, especially since his brother died, but even this, was not something he could've expected.

[color=lightblue]"I didn't choose with whom I ride with."[/color] Galahad said quietly, [color=lightblue]"And perhaps I know less about them than I should."[/color] Artorias opened his mouth to speak, but Galahad cut him off. [color=lightblue]"But I am carrying out the direct orders of my king- [i]your[/i] king. If there is an issue with that, I suggest you send a messenger."[/color]

Galahad turned to look at his companions, though his gaze stayed on Izayoi for a moment longer than the others. [color=lightblue]"I believe we've overstayed our welcome. Let us be off."[/color]

With that, Galahad turned abruptly on his feet, and walked out, pausing as he passed by Izayoi. [color=lightblue]"I require a word with you. Later."[/color]