Fitz wasn't one to forgive, but the girl really had no idea what she had said. He didn't feel like explaining either. "It was not your fault." He said with a nod before moving toward where his father sat.<br/><br/>"Have you met the girl of your dreams?" Fitz scoffed at his father's question.<br/><br/>"I do not dream."<br/><br/>"A true tragedy of our time. I saw you dance with that blonde girl. I could not read your face from here, but you seemed in conversation with her."<br/><br/>"She is a dreamer. She looks to the stars as if they will save her." The old king's face saddened. He hadn't gazed at the stars since his wife's passing, but he didn't blame them for his wife's death. Silence settled between the father and son. "I shall give my speech now, many happy birthday wishes father." Fitz moved to where he could be seen and heard best before clearing his throat and starting to speak.<br/><br/>"Today we celebrate my father's life, your king's life. Today we rejoice in his rule. He has proven time and time again he is capable of providing and protecting the people of his land, may he live a long time and continue to provide and protect. Many of you may know tonight he wishes me to find a bride. A young woman to spend the rest of my life with. Just as many of you know that has never been something I have wanted in my life, but as a birthday gift I have promised to try to find someone I may be compatible with enough to rule this kingdom when it comes to my time. If I find someone before midnight that I believe is an option then tonight's celebration shall continue forward, if not I swear off marriage." Fitz's father looked aghast. That wasn't the speech they had planned for tonight. It had been the king's wishes for it to not even be mentioned Fitz was seriously looking for a bride.<br/><br/>A scan of the room showed women fixing their hair or dress trying to look their best. Fitz tried to note each of them to mark them off in his head as not options...to vain.