Annabelle blinked. She had been awaiting a response from Desmond when the new suitor interrupted them. She frowned for a moment or so. She hated rudeness. She took a breath before she spoke. "i see." She glanced between Madeline and Duncan as she spoke. She took another breath and looked at the new suitor once more. "I am Annabelle Marie Elizabeth Phillips, crown princess and soon to be queen of these lands." She got the formalities out of the way. She nodded once at the mention of his guard. Madeline was watching from close by. She cleared her throat. Annabelle blinked. "oh, and she is my lady in waiting, and closest friend, Madeline Elizabeth Sarah Thorne." Madeline nodded at the introduction. She glanced between Annabelle and Duncan before she spoke. "Greetings." Annabelle took a breath. She moved some hair out of her face. She could only hope this suitor was a gentlemen. She was a bit intimidated by this one.