Keith nodded as Norlanann explained she was waiting for the carriage. when she asked her question Keith grinned. "Just looking for good company lady Norlanann. And please, lets skip the formalities shall we. At least when we are amongst ourselves. Adressing everyone with their titles all the time is tiresome and I don't think the titles mean much around here as princess Annabelle will not choose the title but what the person can bring in the alliance she seeks."
He noticed the ears of Norlanann crooked a bit and wondered how much better her hearing was. 

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Duncan placed the Royal Guards in the guard room and lefdt them with instructions. He made a round and found him in the hall near Madelines chambers. "Lady Madeline." he greeted her. "How fortunate I ran into you. You happen to know when supper and dessert will be? The suitors seem to have left their chambers again and are keeping themselves occupied on the castle grounds."