When Ariah began to speak about the dragon fire, Tychus felt a rock fall into the pit of his stomach. She might have been playing nice for is ignorance in the stones he had just gifted her but he could feel the underlying tone. It was one of pain and disgust that came from the seeing of such stones. He had always believed the stones to be of natural occurrence but by the way she spoke, it was far from the truth. The king had coveted these stones and now he began to understand why. It was the closest thing to a dragon's power that he had and it was the very breath of the dragons that he kept. Tychus kept from showing his uncomfortable feeling show as he stood there with her. It was as if there was now a very prominent wedge pushed between them when he was supposed to be winning her over. He took a deep breath to keep his composure. Both of them were at a loss of what to say or do but he noticed her motion to follow and he was ready to do so.<br/><br/>Looking beyond her, he would find his limbs stiffen and keep him in place. The sight of the chief and the people with him would cause him to stay his place. The words the chief used were that of a scolding parent and he hoped that some of that scorn did not turn to him. It was one thing to be a foreigner in another world, it was another to be despised for being there. His military tradition would begin to kick in as his stance shifted from a relaxed man to the stiff and rigid posture of a soldier honoring his ruler with respect. His feet were together and his arms at his side as he kept his head held high in recognition of the hierarchy of power. He would not speak until spoken to and he bit his tongue to make sure he did not say anything stupid. He watched as others of her people would surround her and scuttle her away out of sight.<br/><br/>"No apologies needed, I was rather lost at the moment and if she had not come by, I might not have been in the right place to be found, your highness." Tychus said with a bow. "Peace has been a dream for many people as of late. I only wish to make this moment of peace and prosperity between two worlds all the better." His attention would go to the chief as he stepped forward to speak. The energy in their words let him know that this was a long since awaited day for their people. He would almost feel a bit mournful in his deceit if he had been a softer hearted man. In his world, all of this was a ploy to get at the dragons. It was the one thing the king wanted most and he could not fail in this mission.<br/><br/>"I thank you for your hospitality, Chief Allin. I am sure your people have many wonders to experience." Tychus said clearly as he stood up again. The ease in the air allowed him to lose some of the rigidity of his stance as he got a bit comfortable in the moment. He looked to all who stood before him as he memorized everyone's face and their position. He had to learn quick the levels in which many of these people lived at to know the power some held. He took a few steps forward to join with the chief and his son. "I am sorry to not bring any gifts for this day but the king is sending an emissary of items from our world to share with you in a few weeks. The one gift I did have was for your daughter. It did not go as well as I had hoped it would." He said honestly as the thought stuck into his mind a bit. The look upon her face of disappointment and disgust resonated with him deeply as if she had cut his very being down in that instant.