Diane slowly lifted the fox fur caplet. She needed the time to actually think over what Honore had told her. Yes, she was expecting to be engaged before the ink was dry on any peace treaty signed. She hadn't spent a lot of time with any of the visiting men to fully decide whom she'd prefer to marry. If it was Lord Martinez, she'd have to spend more time with him to see what kind of man he was. Though, she didn't think she should rule out Prince Tansen just yet.<br/><br/>"This is beautiful," Diane said, rubbing the fur against her cheek. "It's so soft."<br/><br/>Looking back at Honore, she said, "What do you think I should do? I've never known any life outside of this castle, and never even thought to look into the traditions of the other kingdoms. You're a worldly woman. Can you teach me how to be not so naive?"<br/><br/>*******************<br/><br/>Gavin motioned for Tansen to follow him. "You can talk on the way to my room. There are some things I must take care of, and then I'm needed in the gardens. What was it you wished to discuss?" He walked briskly toward his room, needing to update the betrothal papers.<br/><br/>He knew he had to get the betrothal set before the Loidites found out about it. He couldn't risk having Tansen go after his sister before she was properly wedded.