[color=FAD271][center][h2]Prince Tol Anzi-de Carragua[/h2][/center][/color]
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As was likely expected, the Royal Guard and the Price were seated atop their horses. Apparently four more of the Royal Guard had arrived on horseback-- they seemed ready to go. At Marcus' shout, Prince Tol spurred his horse forward at a very gentle walk, then halted the beast only a few strides away from the crew. Silently, he gave them a long look over, which probably took enough time so as to be uncomfortable. Finally he said, [color=FAD271]"You'd best hope there is a very good explanation behind all of this-- that His and Her Highness grant you permission for your continued existence,"[/color] Prince Tol said to Marcus in a dangerous tone. [color=FAD271]"Come along, commoners,"[/color] he hissed, turning his horse and gesturing for them to follow all in one motion, [color=FAD271]"I'll be leading the escort to the castle."[/color]
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[color=a36209][h2][center]Queen Celestius[/center][/h2][/color]

Meanwhile in the Castle...

Stretching her wings widely, the Queen yawned, as she sat upon the stairs to the dual thrones for she and the King. In her hand, she cradled a bowl of fruit and seared meat, and ate it as she watched servants move this way and that-- they were preparing the chamber for audience. The King was soon to come into the room and he had made a rather peculiar request for the configuration of the room. Every single chair for nobility was removed, the floor had been bared of its usual ceremonial rugs, and the servants had brought in a single large table. Atop this table were items from a foreign land the Queen had never heard of. There was also a rather peculiar set of Royal Colors she'd never seen as well but the King insisted those arriving may recognize them. The amount of secrecy here would get on her nerves, were it not for the fact she operated in a similar manner.

Gesturing to a servant, some girl whose name she couldn't remember, the Queen told her, [color=a36209]"Be a dear and see to it that our guests have adequate refreshments in the waiting chamber, upon their arrival. I fear His Excellence may yet be tardy to his own meeting."[/color]