Valentine waited patiently for Ellanore to come to his side. To his surprise it was Alissa who was dismissed before the two of them were allowed to leave alone together. It would probably be for the best considering the look that Alissa seemed to give the princess when he said that he came to walk her to the court room. When Ellanore took his arm he did feel her hands come to his. The cold of her skin was unchanging. It's a very big contrast to his heated flesh. Something he could feel Ellanore taking in.<br/><br/>The walk began and it was Ellanore that began. Asking if he had anything to tell her before sprinkling in a compliment about the colors he wore that night. Valentine kept his dark eyes on Ellanore as they walked. Not caring for the servants that passed knowing that it would be them rushing to move out of his way. "You look beautiful, Ellanore. I am attending your mother's gathering. I figured I would wear the colors of your family if I were to be your guest."<br/><br/>"You looked angered yesterday." Valentine decided to cut right through the bullshit and the complimenting. It was not that he wanted to know exactly what was bothering her. That was direct. A little too direct considering they had said little to nothing to one another aside from their moment alone. "I don't know your situation with your lover. And I won't press for any more information,Ellanore. That is your business and it would be an insult to you to assume you can't handle your own business. But should you need me to remove him. Don't hesitate to tell me."