It had been a week since the King and Queen of Wralkar informed their son he'd be married to the Princess of Mirilac. They had been unable to persuade him that this was a beneficiary arrangement for both Kingdoms. He was stubborn and angry. The Prince only slept in his bed twice that week, the other times he had set up a tent near the training ring so he could be alone.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;">---</div><br/><br/>Tonight, the Princess and her family were coming for a feast in the castle. The servants and cooks were busy, preparing the food and dining hall for their guests. The people of the town would be allowed into the castle, though they wouldn't be at the meal, they could enjoy the music and drinks that the Royalty had prepared for them all. The King and Queen were in their quarters, getting dressed and ready for their guests arrival.<br/><br/><br/>"I'm worried, Eira." Brandt began, brushing down his trousers and looking at himself in the mirror. "He'll try to sabotage this, you know he will."<br/><br/>"Caldar? Yes, probably. There's no use pampering to him, he needs to learn that this is his duty. He has a role and he must play it." Eira responded. She was sat at a vanity table, a servant was doing her makeup and hair.<br/><br/>"He hasn't been home in two days. What if he doesn't show up at all?" The King replied, moving to stand behind her. He looked at her through the mirror, so they were basically face to face whilst speaking.<br/><br/>"If he doesn't show up, we'll think of something. Say he's out helping the villagers, or dealing with a threat." Eira replied, seemingly un-bothered by his behavior. "...and when he does return, we punish him for disobeying us."<br/><br/>Brandt sighed, knowing his wife was right. If Caldar tried to mess this up for them, he could not be allowed to get away with it.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;">---</div><br/><br/>When Esther and her family arrived, they would be welcomed into the castle ground. Their horses would be taken and put in the royal stables to keep them out of the cold.<br/><br/>When the family entered the castle, the Ahlstrom family would be stood in a line, all except one. King Brandt was stood on the left, followed by Eira, Ingrid and Kari. They were all dressed formally, the women in long gowns whilst the king wore formal attire that consisted of satin, silk and fur.<br/><br/>"King Angus, Queen Moira. Thank you for coming." Brandt would greet them, shaking the hand of Angus and kissing the hand of Moira, bowing to each. "I'd like you to meet my family."