"Ah but thanks for my son's safe return is not such a small thing," the King went on, his voice a clear barritone that carried easily despite the roar of the crowd and the buzz of air cars overhead. Neil's antics had attracted a flurry of interest from the circling cameras which jockeyed for position in the crowded skies.

"Please, there will be time for more complete discussions later but step forward and name yourselves to me." The words drew a slightly exasperated expression from the Queen but several of the siblings grew stony faced. Aiden took a position by his fathers side and turned to gesture encouragingly at the Highlander's crew. With no option but to comply Junebug steeped forward. She had no idea what the appropriate gesture of greeting was to the King of Dar'monad and was silently cursing Aiden for not preparing them better. The armored wasn't big on drill or ceremony, people hadn't hired Colonel Andor's troops so they could polish gear in barracks but she stiffened to attention and made a passable attempt at an academy salute. The King didn't seem surprised by this and bowed his head slightly in acknowledgement of the gesture.

"I am Captain Sayeeda Cykali," she proclaimed feeling awkward to be the center of so much attention, "I am glad that my crew and I were able to be of service to Ai.. to Prince Amalric," she amended and then hastily stepped back to gesture Neil and Taya forward. 

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