Arthur was a late arrival to the party. It had already been in full swing, with dancing and mingling, when he arrived. Of course, he wasn't the only late arrival. Some rulers would have been upset, but not the king and queen of Eirini. King Lars and his wife just wanted people to have fun before James' big day. They weren't overly concerned if a few people were late.<br/><br/>King Lars was talking with Arthur's parents when he arrived. He raised his hand and waved to Arthur.<br/><br/>"Ah, there is your boy now."<br/><br/>King Lars was a grand host. He always made an effort to talk to each of his guests. Before Queen Ember had became ill, she had been the same way. She was trying to make an effort tonight but it was hard. She constantly needed to take breaks and sit. Her husband told her not to worry, he and the kids would handle the guests.<br/><br/>Cassandra helped her mother take a seat and James' fiancee said she'd sit with the queen. James offered to get her a drink.<br/><br/>"I'll be right back, Mother."<br/><br/>Cassandra told Ember and thought the party was getting too much for her mother. She went find her father. He needed to know that the queen was feeling ill and should be resting. Queen Ember could be a stubborn woman, she might need the convincing from her husband to leave the party. She would hate to miss the fun but her health was important. Especially since tomorrow would be an even bigger day. Cassandra found King Lars talking with Baron  Harrington and his family. She wanted to get her father's attention but it would have been terrible rude to interrupt. So, instead, she offered a pleasant greeting.