The King eyed Alexander suspiciously.  "You left your kingdom?  How strange..." He replied, unamused by the rogue prince's tone of voice.  "Father, he is telling the truth.  You can trust him" Aria smiled, trying her best to defend her friend without insulting her father.<br/>The King was silent for a moment, watching Alexander but registering how much Aria seemed to trust the boy.  "I can't say that I trust him just yet...but if he wishes to stay in our kingdom..he may" the king sighed as he closed his eyes and furrowed his eye brows.<br/>Aria sighed in relief and a smile formed on her face as she looked to Xander.<br/>"IF" the king had not finished his sentence, "he is kept under watch for the time being....my daughter, since you seem to know him the best, I will allow you to oversee the young man.  He will stay in the guest cottage though..." He noted, seeming quite contemplated about his decision.  Aris was upset that he father didn't quite trust her friend like she did, but at least she would be the one to oversee him, and not a royal guard.<br/>"Thank you father", Aria said, trying to sound calm and collected as he did, "I will do my best" she said as she did a polite curtsey.<br/><br/>She was waved off by the king, implying for the two of them to leave so he could think.  Aria motioned for Xander to follow her, and as soon as the throne room doors closed behind them, Aria sighed and gave her old friend a warm hug.  "Thank the Gods your okay...I was so scared that he might try to lock you up" she said before letting go of him.  She let go and turned to face in the direction they were walking, "well..at least we have a reason to see each other again though.  I can sgow you around!" She smiled eagerly.