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[color=9AF781]Time: Morning, 10am
Location: Shooting Range
Interactions: Nahir [@Rodiak]
Mentions: Verrick [@Aerandir], Thea [@Tae][/color]

[color=CBCBCB]Leo briefly noticed Nahir’s gaze upon his hands and panic briefly rose. [color=9AF781][i]I missed a spot. Sitting here with a Shehzadi with peasant filth somewhere on my hands. One day into the summer and we’ve all already gone and offended her entire family on every occasion and I can’t even wash my hands right.[/i][/color] The last thing he wanted was to add any further insult to Nahir or her family and here he was, sitting with royalty without having managed even wash his hands correctly. Mistakes like that reflected poorly not just on him, but more importantly on his family, his home, and his country. Leo knew he had to do better. 

[color=904342]"I thought that mysteries and surprises were the national sports of Sorian. It almost feels like home."[/color] 

[color=9AF781]“Well as a child I would’ve sworn the national sport was finding the best tree to climb but I think you're right, Caesonia does love her mysteries.”[/color] Leo agreed, thankful that her attention had left his hands. Perhaps the infraction had simply been forgiven. 

As Thea’s name was announced Leo let out riotous applause, the very princess of Caesonia and Lady Zarai were both making such a scene for those they cheered for that Leo only felt it right to ensure his sister received the same support. He gave Sir Mathias quieter applause, the respectable knight was certainly a shining example of Varian values, but he was understandably biased as to who he wished to see victorious in this match. 

[color=9AF781]“That’s my sister.”[/color] Leo said with a proud smile as the match between Thea and Mathias began. He considered Nahir’s suggestion of a bet for a moment before answering. [color=9AF781]“I’d never bet against family, so my choice is clear.”[/color] He added. 

Had Leo wanted to choose who thought had the best odds of winning, Verrick likely the best choice, but he hardly wanted to bet on a man he couldn’t stand. Loyalty was more important than winning a bet anyway and he did believe Thea stood a good chance. [color=9AF781]“Could always wager something more interesting than coin, like a favor?”[/color] He offered. [/color]