The King stood throughout the entire outburst and exchange. The guards in the room had there hands on the triggers of their rifles. The representative had put her entire people at risk by such anger towards the monarch. In all other times the woman would have been shot on sight for such audacity towards him. But Arex's hand remained at his side, no signal for the guards to do anything was given. His face unchanging as he watched her have a complete emotional melt down. Arex was used to outbursts from representatives, but this one was the final straw in the Kings mind. Her words were those of a monarch of a different country. Thus was the state of relations of Albion now, due in no small part to Arex, he couldn't help his attitude towards the representative. Ever since she arrived at the Castle the woman has strutted through with a chip on her shoulder, flaunting her wealth, and now demanding respect in such little time and necessity. Arex said nothing but his actions spoke for him.<br/><br/>Pulling his pistol from its holster he took aim at the small vials held in the sages hand and hers. And with two quick bursts the vials fell from their respective hands in shatters, their contends spilling onto the floor or released into the air. Leaving both the guards and sages stunned. Arex then holstered his weapon and spoke to the remaining heros.<br/><br/>"I have my faults major or not but I will not tolerate such outbursts in my presence in a time of crisis. Cooler heads must prevail. I now remind each of you that your service here is invaluable to me and to the kingdom, each of you was requested to be here not ordered, you are free to leave at anytime without reprisal from me or the kingdom. Those of you who still wish to fight at the side of the Kingdom go to the gates of the city and find a spot to hold back the tide. I do this not as an order or decree but a plea for help to my representatives and friends." said Arex giving the group of Heros in front of him a quick bow before making for the main doors of the castle.<br/><br/>As he passed Aryia he spoke softly to her, facing his eyes with hers.<br/><br/>"I may be an arrogant Monarch but at least I don't endanger the lives of ordinary people because of a 'thank you' or because I think one statement or two statements that you considered rude or threatening, I care little about your feelings during times like this, you can obviously hold your own as the others can...." he said then pointing to the city. "They depend on me and the army to protect them, and if I can have help in doing so all the better, I make no promises or apologies for my behavior. You have all of my support in evacuating the civilians away from the city. For what it is worth I do respect you immensely, but if you don't get a handle on your own emotions they will cause a war that I do not want to happen, to many lives have been killed over such petty squabbles, I will not be involved in such. When this is over I hope we can come together once again as a whole if not, then so be it" said the King then leaving with his guard to the front.