Trevor watched Duncan kneel and pledge his oath with crossed arms. He rolled his eyes and turned away, shaking his head. There was no way he would be foolish enough to do that. The furthest he could be away from politics the better it was. He glanced to Mikhal, he hoped the bard wouldn't be foolish enough to pledge any allegiances.

Mikhal ate from his soup as Duncan kneeled down. "Every story needs a faithful hero," he said to Gnol, but he didn't give any sign of wanting to get up and kneel besides Duncan. That was something for nobility and the army, not for a commoner like himself. Of course he still had to decide what he would do, what quest he would join. The sanctuary seemed intriguing and he loved to see it one day, but he felt he could be of better use within the borders of the kingdom. Having travelled around he knew most places and a lot of people. 

The old dragon turned to Damien and nodded. "It's an island in the sea," he said and turned to Ricki. "That, I do not know, winged-one. They might let you in. They might let the sorceress in if the sea dragons will vouch for her. But after recent events they will be very cautious for humans, or those closely resembling them."

Rachel stood besides Damien. "If you won't be king, you will lead the Order, right?" she asked. Watching Duncan she realised the Order had to vow an oath too. If Damien would kneel, she would kneel besides him. As the leader he had to speak for the Order in this case. But, if he wanted the throne she'd back him up. She looked at Noble not really seeing king-material there, in her eyes Damnien was much better suited, but if he had the right people around him he could pull it off.

"I would like the company," Meria said to Alan and she looked at the water dragon. "I'm sure she'll enjoy having her new friend with her too." She looked at Mikhal, it would be nice if he were to join them, but it was impossible to predict what the bard would do. He seemed calm and take in the situation. Her eyes rested on the dwarf. It was possible he would prefer to go with the dwarf. 
"Will you join us then?" she asked Ricki as her eyes settled on the winged girl. "We can go to the sea and travel further to the sanctuary together."

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Doruk bowed for the king. "I will do as you order, your highness." After a final glance at the dragon he turned around and left. He would gather some prisoners for the beast first. If it was fed it might get in a better mood. And it would solve the problem with overcrowded prisons.