While Marek's attentions were for the most part devoted to his King, and being sure to aid him in what ever manner he could, he did still spare a watchful eye on the returning<i>sitvati,</i>what had happened to her during her captivity and her defense of this prince of Mes'Mo'Tan, meant he had to keep a scrutinizing gaze over her. Every word she spoke needed to be assessed, her every action understood. She had brought this man to their home, despite all he had done to it, to Devam, and too her. She was hurt by Yousef using their familial ties to drag her away from the Mes'Mo'Tanian, and Marek could see this being Yousef's sister clouded things for him. It made it more difficult to do what he knew to be right for the country, even if it meant going against the will of his sister.  Yousef did defend his view however, and questioned the<i>sitvati'</i>s leading to the shocking declaration that she loved this Mes'Mo'Tanian. There was something admirable about a woman willing to speak her mind, to challenge those above her, though the trade off was it did make her a pain to control, there were times the<i>sitvati</i>simply did not know her place, and this was one. Loving a Mes'Mo'Tanian? Did she even hear herself.<br/><br/>Kazim was thankfully stepping in before this conversation dragged on further, there were enough prying us as there was without the<i>sitvati</i>making a fool of herself in front of the Khluri court. Wisely the King sent the<i>sitvati</i>to change into attire worthy of her title, it would give them some time to discuss what was to be done about her in private while she was busy changing. Marek followed his King into the military study, her was clearly irked by these turn of events, with the<i>sitvati</i>not helping matters with her defence of the<i>Avezana. </i>Yousef was quick to explain his sister's thinking, but did not linger on the subject, quick to instead turn his attentions towards that of the Mes'Mo'Tanians. It was the far more serious matter of the two, though Marek had to wonder if he changed the subject to protect his sister.<br/><br/>Questions of what could be done to keep the Mes'Mo'Tanians discovering their youngest prince had ended up in Mandira, as well as what was to be done about the<i>sitvati</i>were at the forefront of his mind. With the matter of the Mes'Mo'Tanians being far more important, it was that which Marek chose to answer first, giving a shake of his head. "No." Whatever opportunity they had to keep that a secret had passed the moment the<i>sitvati, </i>and the<i>avezana</i>had entered the throne room together. "Due to the nature of the<i>Avezana's</i>arrival in Mandira, I do not believe we can keep it hidden. His being here is public knowledge now, as is the fact he returned with our<i>sitvati.</i>" People would talk, if they weren't already, and all countries had spies gathering intelligence, a little gold in the right pocket always bought the truth eventually. The less who had known about this the better, unfortunately all of Khlurios would know inside of a week. "There were already rumours of the prince fleeing Mes'Mo'Tan, and there will be likely rumours spreading across both borders of the<i>sitvati </i>being in his company. There can be little question he will have ended up in our lands."<br/><br/>Marek moved to take a seat, resting his legs helped focus his thoughts. "We must make use of this. It is unexpected, but we must turn it to our advantage, and ensure no more wars occur in our lands." Just how they turned it to their advantage was going to be the big question however. If rumours were to believed, the<i>avezana</i>was a fugitive from his own country, would the Mes'Mo'Tanians really seek further war due to him being held captive within their city? "I never saw any remorse in the man either." Marek continued, agreeing with Yousef on his assessment of their past meeting with the Mes'Mo'Tanian. "He was devoted to his brothers cause, and the quietest of the three, rarely speaking if at all during discussions. The second prince Rhodon was clearly paranoid, and at times delusional. Predicting him is difficult, any number of actions could lead him wanting to bring his wrath down upon Khlurios." Truthfully they needed to know more, more about what was happening inside Mes'Mo'Tan, what their monarchy thought of this Prince. There was one thing Marek was certain of however. "The less dealings we have with Rhodon the better it will be for all."<br/><br/>His gaze turned towards Yousef, briefly studying the man and his demeanour after seeing his sister again, and hearing her speak so highly of her captor. "It's clear the<i>sitvati</i>has already spent too much time accompanied by her captor." He said, scratching his chin in thought. "We can not have her being seen with him any further before rumours start spreading about them, and for the sake of protecting Devam's memory." Both pride, and the honour of one of Khlurios greatest heroes was at stake. The widow of their greatest general could not be seen holding hands with a Mes'Mo'Tanian, especially not one of the Princes who had fought so viciously against them. "Time away from the<i>Avezana</i>will do her good. Settling her back into routine and reacquainting her with old friends should help keep her distracted." Whatever it took to keep her out of the conversation and far away from the Mes'Mo'Tanian. Kazim was right, she complicated matters, and would only make things worse with her presence. "She is as strong willed as ever however, and will not listen to us, which is why she needs to hear it from the one closest too her." He said and gave an intimating glance towards Yousef.