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Prince Edward sighed. He glanced behind him yet again. He blinked when he saw his wife and son there. His wife was giving him a worried look. Their son was fussy, clearly frightened. 
"da....da?"

His son was just starting to talk and his fear was showing in his voice, Edward noticed. He sighed and turned back to face the firelanders'. 


"Very well, if we have your word. I just do not wish for my guard or my family to come to harm, especially during this time."
The prince turned and held his wifes' hand. He led them into the  palanquin. His guard remained high, his eyes looking around in every direction. He was protective of his family and such.