[center][h3][color=#cccc00][i]Mel: Boys will be Boys[/i][/color][/h3][sup][@Sol Grim][/sup][/center]
As Mel approached the Frozen Candle, he heard the sound of skirmish from within. He couldn't help but laugh. [color=#cccc00]"Just like home,"[/color] he said, turning toward the guard who had insisted on following him. [color=#cccc00]"Yes, this will do just fine. Carry on."[/color]

"Your Highness, I really don't think--"

Mel threw open the door, took two steps in, and thew a left hook at the first guy he saw, immediately entering the fray. The other fighters thought little of the new face as they continued their wild brawl, those on the edges of the tavern cheering wildly for their friends and betting on who would go down first. This went on for not more than another minute before a voice boomed through the tavern.

"INTRODUCING HIS MAJESTY'S ESTEEMED GUEST, PRINCE MELCHIOR OF LUTHRA."

The brawl stopped. Everyone began looking around wildly, and gazes quickly settled on the one-eyed newcomer. Mel froze; his face went red, partially from embarrassment and mostly from anger. He turned his attention to the guard, who had climbed up onto the nearest table to the door before making his announcement, and was now staring Mel down.

[color=#cccc00]"And what a grand welcome I've received. Thank you for your kindness."[/color] He kept his tone as regal as he could, but couldn't prevent bitter sarcasm from leaking through. [color=#cccc00]"Now, if you don't mind--"[/color]

"His Majesty requires the attendance of all foreign royalty at the palace."

[color=#cccc00]"Of course. And I will--"[/color]

"[i]Immediately,[/i] so that he may welcome you personally."

Mel inhaled sharply. Glancing around, he spotted someone who looked a lot like his friend Dalious; thinking quickly, he grabbed the man's arm. [color=#cccc00]"I mean no disrespect. I am simply here to meet up with my personal bodyguard, who required alternate travel."[/color] He glanced at the man, Mel's eye begging for him to play along. [color=#cccc00]"Now that we are reunited, we shall be on our way."[/color]