Cassiopeia moved a slight step back to move out of the man’s way. She glanced quickly over him and deduced he was from Burlia, which she thought was curious. The last time she had been at court there had been a baron from Burlia but she was quick to learn how rare that was. So far she was two for two with Burlian nobles, how serendipitous. 
Then a guard was trying to remove him from the party, stating that the man wasn’t a noble but in fact a guard judged solely on how the man was dressed. Cassi was silent through most of the interaction until the man, Vesa, looked at her for help. 

“I didn’t know that the palace guards were trained in all the noble fashion from the different kingdoms.” Cassi spoke up, raising an eyebrow who turned his attention to the duchess, attempting to make a rebuttal. She glared at him and any words he would have spoken died in at his lips before she continued her little tirade. 

“Obviously whoever trained you was terrible at teaching or perhaps you were just a terrible student. While this isn’t the height of Burlian fashion, considering it’s raining so hard outside it’s soaking through people’s outer coats, the choice to wear something slightly more durable is a smart choice. Furthermore, do you doubt in the rest of the guard so much you thought you’d take it into your own hands? There are guards posted at every door into this room, correct? Double checking that they are in fact an invited member of the Gentry and not someone who just decided to waltz right in? Furthermore have you seen a Burlian guard without a Burlian noble in attendance? It happens very, very irregularly. They are very loyal to their country, a noble trait indeed. And since there are no other Burlians in attendance so far we must be able to deduce that this man is in fact a Burlian noble.” Cassiopeia asked him with a raised eyebrow as she took a sip of her drink, waiting for his response. He immediately took his hand off of Vesa and stumbled a few steps back.

“Of course, Your Grace. My apologies My Lord.” He said hastily before running off. Cassiopeia couldn’t help but laugh quietly into her cup before returning her attention to the Burlian lord. 

“I do apologize for that, Lord Kaivarri, and I will do my best to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I’m Cassiopeia du Fey, duchess of Ashyonberry. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.” Cassiopeia smiled brightly at Vesa, hoping he didn’t storm off indignantly.