Elise knew she had to keep her wits about her when it came to this councillor, the way he had shut Lady Cheldarine down had struck a chord with her and she had a feeling that he had a lot more in this plan than met the eye. Perhaps she was just being far too suspicious of everyone around her, but that wasn’t a bad thing when she was practically surrounded by wolves who could kill her in a heartbeat. [color=00aeef][b]“That is… wonderful.”[/b][/color] Trying to keep her smile in place as he said how the King would be receptive to that idea, or perhaps he was just waiting for another moment to wrap his hands around her throat and choke the life out of her. 

Unable to tell if Manawyndan was truly happy about the decision she watched the smile and it looked honest enough, no ill will behind it. [color=00aeef][b]“O-Oh.”[/b][/color] Caught off guard by the fact he was willing to go now, she hadn’t expected it but maybe it was best to go bury the hatchet whilst he was on agreeable terms as the Lord had said. Even though he had offered her to take time to prepare she didn’t feel like it was an option as already it looked like he was ready to go, eager to fix their fight. 

[color=00aeef][b]“No need.”[/b][/color] Waving it down as she came to her decision that it was best to resolve it now, as much as she would have loved to have been dressed to the nines it didn’t feel all that important. [color=00aeef][b]“If we are to be married, he will see me in casual attire, so I will not change for the audience with him.”[/b][/color] Leaning forward as she placed her cup back on the table knowing the server would clean it up whilst they were gone. 

Rising to her feet she brushed the simple pale pink dress down as she kept the grey shawl wrapped round her shoulders debating on if she should take it. Considering the options, she felt it was better to take it, she could hide her hands beneath the fabric, and he would not be able to see her fiddling with the shawl. Plus, it would keep the cool air at bay, something that she had started to feel more lately which she put down to lack of sleeping. 

[color=00aeef][b]“Of course, if it’s no bother I take it you would like to leave now?”[/b][/color] Giving him a smile, she wasn’t sure if she liked the idea of it being a private audience with a few trusted councillors. Whether it was for her benefit or not she hated the idea that she would have to back down in front of others when she really didn’t want too, but on another hand perhaps them being there would make him think twice about strangling her. The marks had faded, but when caught in the right light could be seen to those who were looking for them, after all Lady Cheldarine had caught on to them so easily but Elise knew she had subconsciously touched her neck there giving it attention. 

[color=00aeef][b]“Are you certain he will not mind a visit now? Without any sort of warning?” [/b][/color]