[color=6ecff6]"Oh, I'm not much of one for political concerns. I see no reason to force separate kingdoms together, though; it would only cause the fighting to move inside the palaces. Better to keep the violence on the battlefield where it belongs."[/color]

It was true that politics bored her, but only those that took place within a kingdom's borders. In truth, she hoped the kingdoms would remain separate so that there would be grand battles between them instead of petty arguments in committees.

[color=6ecff6]"Besides, the lands each have such unique heritage and unification would..."[/color]

She trailed off as Obelix made his grand entrance and announcement.

[color=6ecff6][i]Well.[/i] That [i]man looks like a ruler.[/i] "Do excuse me for a moment, Nicholas. I'll see to our new arrival and be back in but a moment."[/color]

Lili broke away from him and approached the foreigner, curtsying deeply as she did.

[color=6ecff6]"Please, allow me to welcome you to Freyea, Your Highness, and apologize for our unpreparedness. I am Lady Lili Aria of the house of Adelin, and it would be my pleasure to escort you to an audience with our king. Alas, His Majesty is indisposed at the moment, but for now we will gladly have someone collect your belongings, and offer you and your men some rest and refreshment."[/color]