The mood shifted suddenly from one of lightheartedness and jovial teasing to tense. At least, it was tense within the queen. She stiffened for a moment, almost as if she half expected for the two men to begin dueling immediately. When they didn't, Gwendolyn took another sip of her wine, praying that the effects of the spirits would take hold of her sooner rather than later.<br/><br/>"You've been summoned tonight for a reason, and I'm afraid it's not to tease you of your romantic inclinations," Gwendolyn said, trying her best to keep her face as neutral and calm as possible.