Gavin smiled and stood to present his own little speech. "Thank you Comtess," he said. Turning to his guests and his people he added, "She is right. We stand today on the brink of history. Today has already seen a change in the status quo of the world. I will be the first to admit that Anstaria has not always been so hospitable to visitors, and I hope that this is just the first of many times we will welcome our neighbors into our boarders." Turning to Prince Tansen, he decided to take a chance and extend the olive branch publically.<br/><br/>"To you, Prince Tansen, I am extremely honored to finally meet. I know we have had our disagreements in the past with the spats between our lands. However, I have always admired your brilliant manouvers in battle, and have come to respect you. I am sure that an intelligent man, such as yourself, and I can come to a peaceful resolution for our kingdoms, and I look forward to many discussions with you."<br/><br/>He took his seat after offering another toast to peace. He wasn't lying when he said he respected Tansen, but he wasn't sure he trusted the man. He caught Martinez's eye, a silent reminder to talk to the man after the meal.