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Kennard glanced at Rose, and at her fist, and then at the lady next to her. She recalled her being one of his more... vocal nobles. "We're all glad to have you here. Isn't that right, Lady Galvensdale?" Kennard raised an eyebrow at the old woman. "We all know how vocal you can be, Lady Galvensdale. You haven't done anything to upset Lady Rose, now have you?" Kennard voice was kind, but it was plain he was done dealing with nobles acting like toddlers.

Kennard gave a nod over his son statement, quite frankly agreeing with it. "As you say, son." Kennard tilted his head at Rio's last statement, before shaking his head. "No, son."

Loa, who had already packed a bag with the essentials- a bag she had made herself, so that it didn't interfere with her wings- and prepped for her trip, and it was waiting in her tiny room. For now, she was waiting out of sight outside the meeting hall for her prince. She could hear most of what was going on since no one had bothered to shut the door. Hearing her princes question, she peaked in just a bit. "I'm right here, your highness. Did you have need of me?"

((if either of you want, you can have nobles recoil at Loa being so 'close' to them))

Loa glanced down demurely, hesitant to accept any praise in front of the nobles. "Oh... uh... I don't do much, my prince, but thank you. What I do is only my honor and responsibility."

Kennard nodded a bit, thinking of his son. "To dare to insist upon a meeting for such petty reasons..." Kennard shook his head. "And here I thought I had the authority here." Kennard brushed his hair out of his face, shifted his crown, and glanced at Rio. "I'm sure you were right to do so. I'll look into another doctor." Though it was said simply, and Kennard didn't think much of his statement, it was not one he'd allow to be questioned if they questioned it.

Loa obediantly followed, wondering when she might get a moment alone with the prince to tell him of her plan. He needed to be involved. Or at least know, and it's not like she could leave him a note- anyone could find or read that.

Riordan led the small entourage to Owens room. "Father, you go in first." He said quietly, and his father nodded and entered, once his father was int he room, Riordan threw his arms around Loa in a hug. "Loa, there is no way I can thank you enough. You saved Owens life in a way that I never would have been able to. Thank you. Anything you ever want Loa, ask. It is the least I can do, in exchange for saving Owen."

Jeremy was shocked, but not surprised by Riordans sudden affection shown to Loa. Jeremy, havign noted that Rose, had followed, whispered, "Miss Rose, I have to ask, as Riordans advisor and friend, never speak openly of his affection towards Loa."

Sophie listened as Shade spoke and made their way out of town. When he apologized she stopped for a moment. "Please do not apologize for talking. It is pleasant to have some company that isn't dying." she stated simply before resuming her pace. As the paved road ended into trails she responded to his question. "I normally don't keep company for very long. Everyone has to move along there own path which I understand. Not many walk a path similar to mine. However on that note if you're going to accompany be sure to keep up." She finished with a smile as she dashed off into the trees towards Exortensis.

As the royals left with their few companions Demitri stayed behind. He spoke with the nobles listening to the petty complaints and problems. Nothing really worth his time. However it was quite necessary. He would smooth over the nobles a bit to cool their tempers. Usually once they got a chance to complain for a while they would go back to whatever else they had to do. He took a few notes down in his book. By doing this he could minimize the target on the royal families back for their issues.

((Ready for time skip captain))

((Posting for Janice))

Rose shot Jeremy a coy look, trying to think of a way to say exactly what she thought. After a few moments she gave a sly smile, and responded, "What are you talking about, Jeremy? I have no idea what you mean." She looked back at the Prince and Loa, a happy smile on her lips, "Loa is but the Princes bodygaurd. Anything that may seem to be affection, is her way of protecting the prince." Of course this was ludicrous, Rose knew well that the two loved each other dearly. The truth of the matter was, the King spoke to the lady before about not upsetting her. And Prince Riordan himself had made it a point not to hurt or her family in any way. She had become fast friends with him, and felt somehow that she needed to repay the favor. The one problem she foresaw, was how little Kyle Alexander were to take this if he saw it himself. Thankfully the time for that worry was not then nor there. And that bridge would be crossed only when needed. For now it was nice to see one moment of true love conquering all.

Benjamin listened to her answer, making a note in his head to take her on walks through the city as much as he possibly could. "Well my dad goes by Tony, though his real name in Antonio. He hates it. He used to work as a personal servant to a very rich family. He was let go around the time that little Alecia was born. To be honest, I have seen that family since. But I think dad misses their daughter." Benjamin though for a moment, trying to remember the daighter. All he could remember was red. He shook his head,continuing, "After that my father was a coach driver, and he saved all of his tips. That's how we are here today. I love my father, he taught me so much. Without him, I wouldn't have the apprenticeship that I have. He met my mother when they were very young and they fell in love instantly. My mother, can sew very well. She made both of my sisters dresses. She's somewhat soft spoken to people she doesn't know well, but she warms up quickly. You've already seen how beautiful she is. I can't tell you how many time I've had my friends ask me if she was my mother or my sister.....and single." he said, rolling his eyes with disgust. "Alecia....shes the princess of the family." he said almost breaking out into laughter from just how true that statement was. "She's very persistent." It seemed like the best way to desribe his youngest sister. "Once she decided something, there is no stopping her. And no way of telling her otherwise. Hopefully one day she'll outgrow it, but I have a feeling that this is how she's always going to be." With a sigh he moved on, "Kyle Alexander is exceedingly shy. And I call him Kyle Alexander, because he does not allow his name to be shortened at all. He's a sweet boy though. Kind and gentle. His favorite passion is caring for plants. Sometimes I think he gets along better with flowers than he does with people. I'm sure you noticed his small bits of affection towards Loa. This is because he tends to gravitate more towards animals, that can't talk back. I believe since Loa and other beastials are part animal, he feels more comfortable around them, He feels they can more understand his quiet nature." Of course, Benjamin didn't see anything wrong with that. "And then there is Rose. She and I are the closest siblings. We share a bond of sorts. She often had terrible nightmares when she was younger, and consequently ended up hurt with these nightmares. Sometimes I still sleep by her bed, to be certain she doesn't end up hurt again. However, thankfully, these nightmares are becoming fewer and far between. People tend to think I'm over-protective of my sister." He stopped a moment, trying to think of how to say this without lying, his mind going back to the first time he found her. Crying, bleeding, almost dying from her first experience of entering someone elses twisted dreams. Finally after a moments, he spoke again. "However, when you see your siblings, crying in agony, unable to control anything around them.......Once you see them in that sort of state, you don't ever want them to feel like that in an everyday situation." He noticed the tenion he had put in the air, and he took a deep breath to dispel it. "What about your Family?" he said with a forced smile, "What are they like?"

Shade seemed relieved. At least she didn't mind his talking. He was even more happy to feel the trails beneath his feet, being able to see with the dirt road. When she suddenly spoke about keeping pace and darted off, Shade couldn't help but smile. If he had been any other blind boy, she would have left him in the dust. But of course, he was no ordinary blind boy. Shade "saw" where she was running and darted off towards her, walking stick, now behind him, no longer needed. With each step he felt the grass and the earth guide him towards her. Easily avoiding any rocks or roots that would get in his way, he seemed to catch up to and even match her pace. "While it is true that everyone needs to set their own pace, it would be rather rude of me to pass up the lady that I promised to escort." with that he kept an even pace with Sophie, running better then most seeing people could.

Kailey yawned as she left her house. It was small, but since she traveled so much she didn't need much more than the basic neccesities of a house anyways. She had visited the Clinic everyday, to see of the cute doctors had returned. She was frustrated and persistent. As she headed towards the clinic to check once again, a girl caught her eyes. a bird beastial. Kailey smiled to herself, and approached, "Oh please tell me that I can be the cat to catch this cute canary." She said smiling to her. "You look horribly lost. Maybe I can help ya?" She said. She was fully armed today. Halberd, whip, dagger, longbow and quiver. She was considering leaving on a trip and wanted to be prepared. "If you're looking for the clinic, its down this ways a bit, but the docs are gone. Just lazy nurses to tell you what you already know."

Lorne stretched, and yawned. "Okay, why was I brought along again? I thought I was here to get in, kidnap the prince, and get out. Now we waltz in like guests or something? I mean, I'm not well liked. Exortensis hates beastials. And I ain't gonna pretend to be anyones servant. But I'm here for the long haul."

Alexandre rolled his eyes at the annoying fox. "I have to agree, as much as I hate to, with Mr. Lorne. Exortensis would not openly welcome us. You perhaps, but what of the rest of us? And you hired me as a bodyguard and fighter. That is what I am going to do, until we complete this mission. A soldier never leaves a mission until it is complete."

Riordan sat in Owens room. He had been telling Owen of the 'adventures' he had gone on with Loa, outside the castle walls. visitng nearby forests meadows and lakes. "And you will go to those same places. Loa will gladly take you. Once you're better, and you're strong, she'll take you." He said though his hope was fading. It had been nearly a week since she left.

Jeremy sighed and glanced in Owens room. He was giving the Princes some brother time. What they had very little of , until now. He had fended off sevral attacks against the princes morals and ethics. As well as several suggestions for young beautiful noble girls. Jeremy regretfully, used Miss Rose as a cover for the Prince. In nothing else, she was a friend and wouldn't want to see him court a woman he cared nothing for. He hoped that Loa would return soon. Owen needed a doctor, or someone who could help his illness.