Noah frowned for a moment, at the revelation they had made it late to the celebration, but his frown then turned to a grin at Wallace's invitation to the Great Hall. "I would be glad to join you in the Great Hall, Sir Regent." Noah responded, as he turned back to his guards. All of them looked visibly concerned at the mention that their had been nasty trouble in the Palace grounds not to long ago. "Massey, I want you to take the rest of the guards and enjoy a night in the tavern. I'm sure Sir Regent will take good care of me." Noah ordered, with a boyish grin. Massey, the captain of the guard, nodded, and turned on his heel, leading the entourage of guards back through the gate. Noah turned towards the man named Wallace Canti. "I apologize for our tardiness. We have traveled for nearly 3 weeks, so that I may visit the King and congratulate him." Noah felt slightly remorseful at their tardiness. Many didn't consider Cressen an actual Kingdom, and the fact that they constantly failed to act as one only served their opposers. "Where is King Bard? I'd like to meet him."