Almost instantly, Kate was bombarded with people. Lord Lyons and Jonathan didn't seem to have that problem. No. Theirs was more like a friendly greeting. Kate on the other didn't and Trillen moved to stand by her side. Offer protection of some kind. Even if it was small and a useless kind of protection. When she squeezed his hand, he lightly squeezed back. All he could really think was that Kate was not lying when she said she was in high demand. Apparently there wasn't any sort of short demands for her services as a mage. When someone asked about him, she felt Kate press him closer to her. He couldn't say he wasn't grateful. He didn't think he would much enjoy being her playtoy. No matter how short the time may have been. As they moved toward the dais, Trillen kept his distance a respectful one as the king and Kate spoke. It was clear from the greetings and exchange that the kind valued Kate and her pretty highly. As the king spoke to him, Trillen knelt low. "Trillen, my king. Forgive the question, but does this mean I am in Lord Lyons service now?"