Most times Taya doesn't notice Allen. He merely blends in with the scenery. Today, how ever, she is rather aware of his presence. And of the well concealed looks he happens to be sending to Kyle. She can guess that the fellow ruler has also registered her servant's presence. Taya can't devote to much of her attention to the servants though. True to her word, she does but up a fight, but still knows when she's made a fatal error. If Taya wasn't used to Allen's subtle movements, she wouldn't have heard him move to the board. Of course, she doesn't say anything out loud, but her body language says NO quite clearly. With his influence, she'll win the game for sure. She smiles and extends a hand to Kyle after the Queen takes the black pawn. "Good game," she says in a level tone. "Would you care to see the rose maze and the rest of the gardens?"<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">The language of servants is mostly a silent one. Cecelia doubts anything bad will happen to Allen for interfering with the match. After all, the princess probably couldn't function without him. </span>