The peace that had been instilled upon the morning lasted for a while longer than Alyxander had expected; The two females actually did a little bit of talking before he ended up being noticed and called in. Josephine introduced him, and was a bit relieved when Beatrix didn't seem to take most interest in him; less chance of her sticking around. That, and she would be nothing but trouble... undeserved trouble for poor Alyx. After an hour or so, the trio ended up walking around the castle and through the gardens, which the foreign princess took most attention in. She seemed attracted to the beautiful scenery. There were a few small arguments and biting comments, but nothing that Alyx couldn't console out of the two bickering girls. When lunch loomed close, they were still out in the garden, talking about having a picnic; which both the queen and princess agreed on having. "Well then, perhaps I should go and fetch a blanket. I shall be quick, madams." He took his chance to steal away for the time being, and nearly ran into Raoul while trying to think up a suitable blanket that could be used for a picnic. Alyx sighed, looking with relief at the king. "You are back early; and in time for a picnic, I hear, if you are interested in joining in. Josephine and the princess have been getting along nicely, with some rough patches but nothing more. They had the idea of eating out in the garden, and sent me to fetch a blanket. Perhaps you should go out there, make sure they do not get into a fight while my back is turned."