The Williams' put on brave smiles and nodded, knowing there was only so much anyone could do. "Thank you." The Madame whispered, so soft that she didn't know if the guard could hear her as he left.<br/><br/>Alyxander was refusing to eat the entire time, as he would not bring himself to a lower level and be picked on for that. He would rather be starved than shamed. As yet another guard came to them, the others, along with the king, having gone off to plot away out of sight, he barely glanced up.<span style="font-style: italic">"It may be wise to keep your strength.."</span>"And be forced to eat like animals, without our hands. Not a chance." He glared willingly at the guard, showing he, of all of them, was the least afraid. He was still fighting and struggling and not giving up. "You shall not convince us, so go on your way. The lot of you sicken me." Little did he know that this guard was an ally, though hopefully these insults did not tell the helpful man off. It was obvious Alyx was acting strong, trying to be the example of strength, trying to keep Raoul strong as well.