[color=FAD271][center][h2]Prince Tol Anzi-de Carragua[/h2][/center][/color]
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As they began walking, a few of the Royal Guards gave the crew pitying glances, and some even mumbled apologies out of Prince Tol's earshot. Of course the walk to the castle was far and of course the Prince ordered that the cage follow behind them [i]just in case[/i]. Still, the entire walk, the Royal Guards did keep an eye on the crew, at least suspicious enough to not let them run off I to alleyways. When eventually they did arrive at the castle, those same guards, following along behind the Prince, would escort them to a rather large waiting area with access to the throne room.

Two guards stay behind in the room, securing both exits, but at least the room is full of comfortable seats, refreshments, and plenty of food.

Prince Tol rather quickly left them upon entering the castle...
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[color=a36209][h2][center]Queen Celestius[/center][/h2][/color]

[color=FAD271]"MOTHER!"[/color]
Queen Celestius was still seated on the stairs to the throne as her "son" practically kicked the door to the throne room in. Irritation rose within her as he marched in-- all this time shed held on to that tiny strand of hope that it [i]hadn't[/i] been Prince Tol to handle things with their guests. Closing her eyes, the Queen sighed deeply, then turned her head slightly as a second door into the room opened.

In walked the King. He seemed... weary. Perhaps he hadn't slept well but that was simply too bad. Slowly, he strode toward the throne. [color=a36209]"Prince Tol handled your guests,"[/color] announced the Queen tensely, [color=a36209]"Do expect them to be full of greviences once they enter." [/color] Gathering her robes about herself, the Queen stood, then moved to take her seat.

 Prince Tol shouted, [color=FAD271]"GREVIENCES?! MOTHER I PROTEST! I handled them as deftly as any Royal would, given the situation! My conduct was PRISTINE! KINGLY EVEN--"[/color]

[color=a36209]"Silence,"[/color] The Queen hissed, [color=a36209]"And I'll need you to maintain that silence until his Highness finishes addressing them."[/color]Prince Tol actually shrank at her tone then went to sulk next to the throne stairs near the King. Shaking her head as she seated herself, the Queen gestured to a servant, then told them, [color=a36209]"Welcome our guests into the Throne Room."[/color]