Eliezer nodded at Raven's question. "I am having a lovely time with you as always, my lady. Although I may not express this in a way that you are used to, I do hope that I can convince you that it is the truth. This location is somewhat playing a part in the way I feel as well, for it brings me back to a happier time, back when things were simpler."

The prince then turned to his butler in slight confusion as Allister appeared with a serving tray. The lake and the pavilion were some distance away from the palace, and it seemed rather strange that he would come all the way out here just to bring them refreshments. Granted, Allister appeared to have grown fond of him and Mathazar, and would usually be vigilant regarding the safeties of the princes, but he should have known that there were guards in the area even though they were out of sight. Perhaps it had been Mathazar who had sent him out to check if everything was fine.

"The gesture is much appreciated, Allister, but you did not have to trouble yourself in such a way. After all, this place is quite a long walk from the palace," Eliezer pointed out.

Allister seemed to take a significant amount of interest in Raven, even the day before when he mentioned her in the palace study. Raven, in turn, had an unexpectedly strong reaction to the butler's attempt at getting to know her. It was only natural to want to know more about the significant other of a prince that he served, which was why Eliezer was puzzled by her hostility towards him. However, as the conversation started to go towards Raven having to bring up traumatic memories, he decided that it was time to put it to a stop.

"Thank you for coming out here, Allister," Eliezer interjected after Raven's mention of Wynton Forest, his tone implying that he desired to be left alone with his lady.

His suspicions were correct after all. Raven was indeed a survivor of the Wynton Forest Raid, and her family was killed by order of his own. How was it that she could even bear to be close to him? That was the only thing that did not make sense. He did not want to question her motives any longer, but with such facts considered, what he currently had with her seemed to good to be true, unless she was motivated to do for the residents of Dainia what she felt his parents had failed to. She could most likely make a big difference if she married into the royal family.

Eliezer wanted the best for Dainia as well. It was his responsibility, and because of what she had revealed to him, he now knew how he could make things better for his people. He considered letting her know that he had discovered that she was of Lunar noble descent, but decided against it, thinking it would be best to address this one step at a time.

"Do not harbor animosity towards Allister, my lady. He is merely protective of me." He then took her hands into his and look her straight in the eyes before speaking again. "I have been made aware of what truly took place in Wynton Forest, and what my family had done to yours and many others. I can only apologize to you on their behalf, although I do acknowledge that it would do little to make up for the pain you have been put through. As heir to the throne of Dainia, I will give you my word to do my very best in ensuring that innocent people shall not suffer as they did then, and if you are to be the one to rule by me, I foresee you having a significant part in it all."