Gavin opened a cabnet in the library, taking out a bottle of Anstaria's finest liquar. Turning back to Martinez, he said, "A toast to the future." Pouring them both a glass, he handed one to his future brother-in-law. With luck, he could keep his sister safe from the vultures. This marriage would be beneficial to both kingdoms.<br/><br/>******************<br/><br/>Diane entered the room and closed the door, not realizing she had nearly missed seeing Honore behind her. She could see the coins scattered on the floor and chose to ignore that. She wasn't sure if they were just looking over their finances or not. Leaning back against the door, she said, "I came to say how sorry I was about what happened at dinner today. I feel as if the laws of Anstaria were not fully explained and that's what caused the misunderstandings."<br/><br/>She looked back at the coins and then at the princes. "It's no secret that magic is outlawed. Anything to do with magic, even the most innocent of it is subject to fear. I'm sure that the young prince didn't mean anything by his tricks, but my people are on edge. It is normal to hear rumors of the Ritter Hex hunting down the barest glimmer of magic that crops up in our land, but to have it happen in the palace is just frightening.<br/><br/>"I humbly ask that if you must perform magic, you do so only in your rooms. I would hate for you to give the Ritter Hex any reason to attack. I've seen them in full regalia and on the move, and it's a sight I never want to see again. It wouldn't sit well with our kingdoms if we were forced to imprision you and your brother."