Prince Servian watched helplessly as his fumbled attempt at wit, crashed and burned as Luna's expression became accusatory. He tried to corect; "I mean my mother and father" ; but Thomas clearing his throat cut him off. "aaahh I mean....that is.....Married people share close quarters...ahhh I mean..." Servian started to stumble again and this Thomas's head shook 'no' in a subtle and polite manner.<br/><br/>"Why don't you stop while your ahead, sir?" Thomas said softly so that only Servian could hear, finally helpfully giving a cue to the awkward prince a hand up.  Servian nodded in thanks to the obviously socially adept man for his help.<br/><br/>The funniest thing was that Servian actually had assumed that this man, Thomas might have been romantic competition when he'd first arrived, but now it was becoming quite obvious that he was here to help with the aspect of social lubrication. Servian was glad that the man wasn't out to do him harm, and it took a bit of the tension out of his shoulders. ....that was until Kennith arrived.<br/><br/>This was shortly after Bor Aname had left the room under advisement from his personal staff, the man seemed as though he'd been waiting in the wings until the King was draw away, and then suddenly appearing as if magic was involved.  "Kennith!" she said out of surprise and delight. It was easy to tell that this man held Princess Luna's fancy.<br/><br/>Kennith took Luna's small hand in his large one, tenderly placing a kiss on her soft skin. "Princess Luna. It is an honor to be in your presence once again. I am sorry i had to leave last time but i was called away on important business," he said in a smooth voice. He looked about as charming as a snake to everyone but Luna. It was easy to tell that Tommy clearly disliked the boy as he cast dark glances toward Kennith.<br/><br/>Kennith leaned over and whispered something in Luna's ear, making a light blush flame across her cheeks. Casting a glance over to Servian, she cleared her throat and moved away from Kennith. "Kennith. This is my soon-to-be husband Prince Servian Kuergar," she introduced, locking her eyes with Servian's before casting her gaze elsewhere.<br/><br/><br/>Servian watched the exchange and his warrior instinct almost drove him to stand and cuff the twat about his head, but he kept his cool; occasionally looking over to view Thomas's expression. It was more than obvious that this 'hard dick' was making moves toward the woman he was fated to be married to, but he couldn't do anything at this juncture. Back in the warrior filled mead halls back home,he would have stood and slapped the dog-shit out of someone kissing any part of a woman he was betrothed to, but that wasn't the case. This was proper royal etiquette and Servian had pledged to his ailing father that he'd be on his very best behavior;  an 'ambassador to peace' were his exact words. So for now Servian would have to make nice.<br/><br/>Kennith gave Servian a reluctant smile and reached over the table to shake his hand. "Greetings Prince Servian. I am Kennith Lanning," He introduced himself as politely as possible. Wincing slightly at the strength and grip behind Servian's handshake.<br/><br/>Servian squeezed the ever-living shit out of Kennith's hand, he wanted the smug little wanker to be sure he was nothing to be toyed with. The lesser man withdrew and shook his hand after the encounter, it should of made Servian happy, but it hadn't. In proper social settings, squeezing too hard lessened your value as a noble. It was a sign of the lower working classes and this lesson whelmed up in Servian's mind as he did so, but it hadn't stopped him from doing it.<br/><br/>Quickly pulling his hand away as Servian let go, clearly unhappy about Servian being there. Turning his attention back to Luna, he gave her an alluring smile. "Forgive me for having to depart so soon after my arrival Princess, but I'm afraid something has come up. I will talk to you soon," he said and once again kissed the back of her hand before nodding politely to Tommy and Servian before leaving. Tommy reluctantly returned the nod.<br/><br/>Servian watched as the suave asshole as he walked off, he could see the expression Luna's eyes gave as he did. Fury boiled inside Servian and he did his best not show it, but he was a warrior and not adept at hiding his emotions. The Prince actually thought that he'd done a good job at the ruse, but to any viewer of his face, it was obvious that the events had creased his brow.<br/><br/>"So....Princess Luna....How long have you known Nobleman Kennith?" Servian forced a polite smile onto his face. Unforgettably it wasn't to be perceived as such; in truth it looked more like a wolf's snarl.