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 As the vehicle began to pull away from the Academy and towards the forest, an uneasy began to creep inside of Salem. The markings on his body all flashed dimly for a moment, the light quickly fading and then pulsating in a dim display as some [i]force[/i] began calling out to his power. Salem closed his eyes briefly, attempting not to show his pain, and was greeted by a mass of shadows. A large dark spider calling to him, Salem took a step back and saw the shimmer of its web. He opened his eyes and the danced over to the patrols that took notice of his arrival. He sat I'm silence the entire ride, partly not to speak unless spoken to, but mainly to avoid giving away his pangs of pain and discomfort in his voice.

 [color=bc8dbf]“Welcome, Salem.” [/color]The princess greeted him with a smile. [color=bc8dbf]“Hopefully we’ll see Lucan at the dinner but it seems my sister pulled him away for Council business. Count Sinnenodel and his mage will be joining us shortly but I wanted a few minutes before the Count tries to pick you apart. How are you feeling? The first time you have dinner with the Queen can be nerve wracking I’m told.”[/color] 

 Salem clenched his hands open and shut as if trying to get the blood rushing to them again. He looked at Princess Ryner and smiled, saying with a slightly trembling voice [color=598527]"I'm feeling fine...now. There seems to be some dark presence in your woods."[/color] his face flushed in embarrassment [color=598527]"Not, that, you're, you know, harboring any mal intent or anything."[/color] he cleared his throat, closed his eyes and went back to a semblance of calm [color=598527]"I'm doing fine. Thank you. I am a bit nervous to meet her yes, forgive me, it has been a while since I have played the part of a guest and not host."[/color]