Basren was as surprised as he was. Specifically he was surprised that Sovele would let him go. His brow furrowed at that, frowning once more, trying to understand what that meant, with the way Basren said it. He knew that the King kept Basren on a tight leash. Alaras had only assumed it was so that he didn't learn too much of his past, and that might have been true, but now he wasn't so sure there wasn't more to the situation.<br/><br/>If before wasn't enough to tip him off, Basren said more. Alaras was thinking of other matches for the boy, of who that person could be that he was referring to. His eyes turned, to the three royal children, thinking that any of the three might make the most sense. Alaras wasn't familiar with the rumors. There were many things that didn't reach the outside world. Information came with a high price, and some rumors were kept closer than others. The queen saw to that, putting a stop to what she could. If Alaras had attended court, he would have likely known what it was Basren was referring to.<br/><br/>“That is agreeable,” Alaras spoke, nodding. It wasn't a decision, and Alaras was plenty okay to stall for more time, searching Basren's face, still trying to wrap his head around his statement.<br/><br/>“Oh, clothing. Yes, I think that you should send him. I don't know if what I'd brought is suitable any longer.” The wardrobe had been provided by the Langlais family, and while it was fine quality, some of it needed to be taken in, as well as lengthened. “Not all of what I brought still fits.” He had currency as his disposal, but Alaras was frugal by nature. He'd only spend what he had to, and he didn't care to compete with newest, always changing fashion trends.<br/><br/>He stared for a moment, shifting uncomfortably, and finally decided to ask, since it didn't seem he was able to fit it together himself.<br/><br/>“I'm sorry, but what rumors are you speaking of?” Who else had their been, and in what context was he speaking? “Another suitor, I'm assuming?” It would probably be wise to know now if he had any potential competition, and how he planned on handling that.