[center][h1][color=lightblue]Galahad Caradoc[/color][/h1]
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There were many reasons why Galahad expected that coming here was necessary. Repairs to their equipment, restocking supplies, perhaps even a foolhardy errand that needed running, or additional information needed for their mission in Skael. Galahad even expected it to be discussed over a stuffy, somewhat awkward dinner. What he did [i]not[/i] expect was for this stuffy, somewhat awkward dinner to be about...

Well. [i]This[/i].

He gathered that there was some event when he was provided with a frankly shockingly accurate reproduction of Edren's military dress uniform- though he decided it was better not to think about [i]why[/i] Skael might have such a thing so readily available. He did not expect to bear witness to what was effectively a betrothment of one of the Kirins- Rudolf, to Esben's sister. Stranger still was that he and Izayoi of all people were positioned in the place of Rudolf's surrogate parents, at least for this dinner. Esben would find Izayoi's stare matched with Galahad's, equal parts exasperation and... well, mainly just that. [color=lightblue]"Though I suppose I should feel honored to play the role of Rudolf's guardian... I don't look [i]that[/i] old, do I?"[/color] He remarked softly.

Still, he forced an easily, almost effortlessly charmed, diplomatic smile as they turned to lighter topics- mainly stories at Rudolf's expense. [color=lightblue]"Don't be so humble,"[/color] He said lightly, [color=lightblue]"Rudolf was quite gallant during that adventure, if I remember correctly, and he spent enough time airbone enough that I thought he might've made a good dragoon as well."[/color] 

Galahad cleared his throat a bit, [color=lightblue]"All of that is to say that Rudolf is a very necessary part of our team- a bulwark, among other things. We're lucky to have him alongside us, and I'd be as loathe to relinquish him as I would with any member of our party, at present."[/color]