[center][h1][color=#8A2D28]Saiya[/color] & [color=cfa36d]Sultan Raif[/color][/h1][/center]

[sub][right][color=#8A2D28]Mention:[/color][@Inertia] Auguste [@Helo] Callum [@Silverpaw] Wulfric [/right][/sub]
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As the Sultan had reentered the guest house, he was not surprised to find Saiya lingering in the entrance hall. She had always been reliable whenever called upon. Raif did not utter a word as he met her gaze intently. After a moment, he gave her a simple nod and then moved forward through the foyer. It was clear he expected her to follow. On silent feet, Saiya quietly obeyed and followed the man she’d lived under for many years. She kept her eyes lowered as her heart slightly raced, unsure of what he would say or do to her. She truly blamed herself for not being able to protect his children better, and she wondered if he blamed her as well. Only time would tell as she followed him to his private chambers.

Once the door had shut, Raif turned to her. [color=cfa36d]“Thank you for awaiting my return, Saiya.”[/color] He could not help but add a sigh as he lamented, [color=cfa36d] “You could not imagine how draining that discussion was…”[/color] It did take the Sultan a moment to pull his thoughts together as he laid his eyes on the spy. He gestured to the upholstered seats by the window. Once he had sat, he spoke again, [color=cfa36d] “Would you mind giving me your rendition of what happened last night, my dear?”[/color]

Saiya could only blink for a minute as he expressed how drained he was. He wasn’t yelling at her? Truth be told, she only knew of a handful of times he’d actually yelled at her, and even at that, she knew it wasn’t [i]at[/i] her, but the situation she’d revealed to him. He wanted to know her rendition of the events, that was quite fair. She’d remained silent through the whole situation earlier, doing her best to keep eyes off of her, but now it was time for her to speak up. She bowed before she began speaking. [color=#8A2D28]”I fear I remember little as well, but I will share what I do remember. Nahir and Mayet had informed me of a party and they were determined to go. I decided I would join them, but I also knew Farim was coming in tonight and was instructed to stay behind so I could bring him. Him and I made it to the location which seemed to be in an unsavory part of town. From here it all becomes fuzzy.”[/color] Her brow furrowed as she once again tried to recall all that happened, but to little avail.

[color=#8A2D28]”I remember loud music, I remember dancing, and I remember Farim suggesting we get drinks but…”[/color] She paused as something odd occurred to her and she met the eyes of the Sultan. [color=#8A2D28]”I don’t remember having a drink myself.”[/color] She explained, only adding to her confusion of the nights events.

[i][color=cfa36d]Loud music, dancing and alcohol. These are all not out of the ordinary for a young gathering. Where did things go wrong?[/color][/i]

The Sultan suddenly did a double-take. [color=cfa36d] “You do not usually drink, do you, Saiya?”[/color] Her role required her to be alert, and he knew she took that seriously. He could not recall a time he had seen her drink alcohol to such an extent. [color=cfa36d] “I did not take you for someone to get so intoxicated you cannot remember an entire night… Something is very wrong…”[/color] He narrowed his eyes slightly. [color=cfa36d]“They were so quick to usher over how strange this all is… I do think they know more than they let on.”[/color]

[color=#8A2D28]”I would have to agree with you, my Sultan. Something isn’t adding up and I don’t like it.”[/color] Saiya responded with a nod, confirming that she didn’t often drink. She couldn’t even recall the last time she’d actually been drunk as she often avoided that state. She didn’t like feeling not in control of herself, it bothered her. So the fact she remembered so little was getting under her skin. [color=#8A2D28]”What would you have me do? I am at your disposal. I wish to know more about this as well in order to keep this family protected.”[/color] She asked him, ready to do whatever he needed.

[color=cfa36d]“I would like you to get close to the royal children.”[/color] Raif stated calmly and lowly.[color=cfa36d]“Befriend them and get to know them as much as possible.”[/color]  He wanted to take a patient route with this situation. They were here to find out if there were good suitors for his children, and he figured this way, he could hit two birds with one stone. Saiya was close enough in age to the Danrose offspring and had already demonstrated her chemistry with one of the princes.

That was a logical request and one Saiya had already been working towards last night during the dances. She had promised Prince Auguste dance lessons, perhaps she could use that to her advantage. She could potentially befriend the young prince and princess as well as they seemed like trouble makers and that was always useful. [color=#8A2D28]”As you wish, I’ll find out all I can from them.”[/color] She said as she bowed once more, waiting to be dismissed.

[color=cfa36d] “Thank you Saiya. You are appreciated. You are dismissed… “[/color] As Saiya had been about to leave, he added, [color=cfa36d]“Keep your eyes peeled, Saiya. Be careful.”[/color]