Dragged to the floor by all these aggressors Théadan was intent on struggling for all his worth, but with so many and held as he was, he attempts to resist were always going to be compromised. Others were moving to intervene too, and with the call of his name Théadan looked over to Navia only to see the ring leader of this group of men hope off the table and start forward to catch Navia by the arm, and keep her from getting involved. Théadan struggled all the harder at seeing him force her to look into his eyes, but there was a person on each arm now holding him down, keeping him from being able to do anything to intervene. It made the situation all the more desperate, and he felt the inkling of fear what may happen to them both if they didn't find a way out of this mess right now.<br/><br/>The man was smug and taunting towards Navia, casting a look his way just to gloat further at being able to do something Théadan could not prevent. They had heard them last night, and now this man was trying to force himself upon her due to some deranged belief Khluri women belonged to Khluri men. That kind of rationale Théadan knew Navia would not take, and would be defiant to the last, so when the man forced her into a kiss, it came as no surprise when she swiftly bashed her knee into his groin. Théadan could pretty much sense every man who had been watching wince at that, and while clearly pained, their leader was quick to anger, acting as if he had a right to take whatever he desired from Navia. What happened next Théadan had not expected in the slightest, Navia gave her name the royal name and that seemed to change the atmosphere within the place in a heartbeat.<br/><br/>Théadan's struggles to be freed were just about the only sound as the other Khluri went quiet, and the look of shock on the leaders face reflected the mood of the room, his hands loosening as he let her go. He looked almost fearful as he muttered another Khluri word Théadan did not know, only for another man to state the familiar title Théadan had grown accustomed to hearing for Navia. They had heard of her, and heard of what had happened, how much did they understand? Did they now realise why they were here? That they were heading back to Navia's home in Mandira? Right now it didn't really matter, the room was stunned into silence, and in a moment the Khluri bowing, some even taking knees. These were people angry with Mes'Mo'Tan, but devoted to their country, they had lashed out at them, but it appeared their loyalty to the Thakur name superseded their hatred of Mes'Mo'Tan, giving Navia and him a chance.<br/><br/>The men holding Théadan let him go so that they too could take a knee and bow their heads before her. Navia was by his side, and helping him up off the floor, and thankfully neither one of them were injured, though Navia was suggesting they leave quickly. His gaze lifted to the ring leader who still stared on at a stupor, perhaps terrified at what he had done to one of the royalty. His hands had touched Navia, he had even forced a kiss upon her, and that made it especially tempting for Théadan to fulfill his threat. But he had to keep his head, acting on his own anger would just kick everything off again and create more danger for him and Navia. She was right, they had to leave while they could and get out of the town. He gave her a nod, and took her hand as they made their way swiftly to the exit, forcing himself to not look back at the man who had laid hands on her.<br/><br/>Outside Théadan was sure to keep a strong walking pace back towards the horses, he didn't want anyone else to try anything stupid, or to give the people back in the inn a chance to talk themselves into believing Navia had been lying about her name. He was still angry about what had happened though, at them being attacked like that. "Are you alright?" He was sure she hadn't been physically harmed, but being forced into a kiss against her will must have been upsetting, doubly so with how that possessive that man had acted of her. She had managed to hit back though, and that had made Théadan feel a little more prideful of how resilient she could be. He glanced backwards over his shoulder to where they had come from as they hurried along the street. "That was quite the reaction they had to your name. They certainly didn't recognise you from your appearance, but there was a definite shift at the mention of Thakur."