Ijemaru took the slate and read it, later looking up and seeing Eurich's apologetic expression. He gave a slight laugh. "What's that expression for? It's a wonderful sentiment. In fact, I wish you would express more of what's on your mind." Ijemaru offered a slight smile, then turned away to think a bit.<br/><br/>Eurich had given him a look back when they were upstairs, so he was sure he already understood his situation. Or rather, the situation he was sharing with his father. After a short moment he turned back to the prince. "I'm sure you've already realized my father isn't exactly the person in charge of my family," he said carefully. "If and when things heat up to violence, I'd like to know who in your family or otherwise you hold dearly. I'll do what I can to be sure no harm befalls them."<br/><br/>Ijemaru hoped he could hold true to that. Hopefully, no harm would have to befall anyone in the royal family. Stuff like that always raised a scandal anyway.<br/><br/>----------------------<br/><br/>The women were dismissed to go to another room with her highness. That left the male heads here with the king. Almost immediately, one particular noble spoke up:<br/><br/>"Your highness," said a rather plump man by the name of Lord Butches. "By which manor will the proper heir be decided?"<br/><br/>Amadeus looked to the king to see his response. After that, it should be safe for him to join in the conversation.