When Adelia stepped up between Eliot, he felt that tension in his chest release with just a low exhale of breath. He was so thankful for her at that very moment. Even if he wanted to say rude things to the man, call him a disgusting pig and send him on his way, something kept his lips sealed tight. It was incredibly frustrating, to say the least. 

Eliot couldn’t help but try and hide the smirk that was quickly developing on his face. Each time he felt the smile creep back onto his lips, he shut it down which resulted in his cheek twitching time and time again. He raised a hand to his mouth for a moment before he stepped forward to lace his arm around Adelia’s. He could see the tension in her shoulders and though she was being polite, he was afraid she just might end up punching the fool. 

“Your proposal is very sweet but as Lady Adelia has stated, my parents are sure to have plans already set for me. If you’ll excuse us, we have a lot of other people to go greet. Have a wonderful day, Lord Darvin.” Eliot carefully pulled Adelia away from the man. 

When they were far enough that the man couldn’t possibly hear them, Eliot let out a laugh. “Can you believe that guy?” He gave a shake of his head before he returned back to waving to the citizens as they made their way. As they continued their walk, more people approached the pair, most being simple sellers hoping Eliot would take and wear their items for others to see. Before long, Eliot’s hands were full and he was passing items off to Adelia as well. He thanked many of the patrons, wishing them a wonderful day. 

“Remind me next time we do this to bring something with me to carry all this stuff. Or more people. More people would be a better route I think.” If they had more people, they could usher away the sellers before they got to Eliot to give him their items.