[center][h2][i][color=6ecff6]Ethelred[/color][/i][/h2][/center]

The little fairy wasn't exactly a polite sort, not hesitating to throw barbs at Ethelred's direction.  It didn't bother him, however.  If anything, in fact, her open, unsubtle nastiness it actually made her less threatening.  The Unseelie were a tricky, deceitful lot, and Ethelred would much prefer dealing with one who wore her unpleasant nature for all to see rather than one that could conceal their malicious nature behind a mask of courtesy and cordiality.

While he did not consider this fairy to be particularly dangerous, especially compared to some of the other Unseelie whom he had run afoul of, it would be best to not offend by refusing it.  Aside from being unbecoming for a knight (or at least his romantic concept of knighthood that his fellows didn't entirely share), it'd be best to avoid needlessly earning the ire of the twisted fey.  At the same time, it'd also be wise to have Fio look at it in case it was a malicious trick.

[color=6ecff6]I thank you for the gift,[/color] he replied.  [color=6ecff6]"Take care now,".[/color]  Ethelred neglected to mention that he intended to capture the fairy if she continued to look for trouble in the town.  He had no patience for those who took advantage of the kindness of others, or could not be swayed away from making trouble.

With the business of the fairy taken care of, the Frozen Knight headed to the castle.  He would need to discuss this intrusion, and the token, with the Queen.  The people of the town wouldn't be able to sleep soundly if the Unseelie were sneaking into the town under the knights' noses.