"I could just save us the headache and kill you myself," Zepher said dryly, taking a turkey leg as well as a large chunk of a ham, "Just an offer, I won't literally do it unless someone pays me to."<br/><br/>He took a bite of the turkey leg, trying to relax.  It was tough to do, being from outside the capital. His constant vigilance in being aware of his surroundings had kept him alive up until now. A sigh escaped him as he tasted the turkey. He would have to work on that.<br/><br/>Despite Ari's comment about there not being an attack tonight, he was constantly looking for threats. It was a hard habit to turn off for him. He made it a point to always be aware of his surroundings at all times. Taking a bite of the ham he took, he reached over and tapped Ari on her shoulder. He leaned over so he could speak quietly.<br/><br/>"Forgive my bluntness, but I would like to stay close to you tonight," He stated, looking at her with a contemplative expression, "As it is my role to protect you, I would like to assume said role as early as possible."