The Exalt clear her throat looking at Lorne. "I believe this a dinner for my family and invited guests, Jacob I'll make exception for you but visitors dine in mead hall down by the barracks." She rested her hand on Falchion, hoping the idiot would get up and leave, or Marianne idea of dinner could be coming true shortly.

The princess looked at Lorne warily. "I suggest leaving, before I get Thalia and contingent of guard to escort you out." She took her boot back ready to break his shin if need be.

Andres cackled at his apprentice. "So picked out a girl already, I see you like crazy then lad. I think a pegasus knight  would have been a better fit for you."

Jacob blushed a deep red and froze, looking down at his arm Marianne was still clinging to him. He had no words as the comments flew from the others, he blush growing deeper. He just sat there wishing he had the power of that legendary shepherd that slip from anyone's view.