Duncan frowned deeply and a he looked at Desmond with a steel gaze as he revealed himself while his hand tightend around the hilt. "Desmond Arkenstal, you [i]sir[/i] are quite audacious by asking the Princess to accept you as a suitor." Duncan said right after Princess Annabelle asked her question. He looked suspiciously at the diamond. But before he could ask wether it was stolen or came in his possesion through legitimate way Michael made his appearance. 

Duncan was slightly intimidated by the sudden appearance of the Angel in full gold and silver armour. The Angel seemed arrogant. Not that Duncan could blame him completly compared to the other suitor but still, it was to be seen if the arrogance would also be shown towards princess Annabelle. 
Duncans attention quickly diverted back to Desmond when he started cursing. He had to agree that the Angel had jumped in line eventhough Desmond might not seem like a good suitor it was the case that Desmond had presented him as suitor and should be treated with the respect that came the claim. 

"Please, no swearing. We would appreaciate if the suitors would behave and treat each other with respect and dignity." Duncan paused and he looked at princess Annabelle as he continued to talk, a question hidden in his words and asking for the approval of his Crown Princess, the slightest nod would suffice. "Perhaps the gentlemen can go to the parlour and take a refreshment. Lady Madeline and I could see that everyone gets installed comfortably while her highness awaits the arrival of the others." Duncan wanted to have a word with Desmond Arkenstal anyway. There were other members of the Royal Guard present in case there was a threath and it seemed Duncan wise that he would see that the situation between the first two wouldn't escalate. 

Duncan sighed inwardly, if this was a preview of what was to come it would be interesting times to come.