Archibald dismounted from his horse and only handed its reigns to one of their own squires. He would not trust his beast in the hands of anyone - especially his enemies. He already did not like the feel of this place. He glanced around. Yes, it would be much better off if raised to the ground. And yet he had to lay eyes on the Royal Family of the Theiri. Archibalds blood was boiling now. No welcoming committee at the Town Gates, no escort through the streets, and no welcome at the Palace. Heads would roll.<br/><br/>He let Mirevia deal with the children. Had he spoken at this moment, he might well order their guards to attack and kill everyone. As it was, he managed to hold his tongue but he rested his hand on the well worn hilt of his sword. He was not in a happy mood right now. The Theiri may as well have spit in his face right now. If this was the welcome they afforded him, he would return with his troops and put them to the sword.<br/><br/>To add insult to Injury, they were first greeted by the Castle Fool. Archi's veins began to pop out of his neck and his hand squeezed tight on the hilt of his sword. It took great self will not to draw his sword and cut the Jester in two. Like his wife, however, he paid more attention to the quiet halls of the palace and quickly noted choke points and possible exits.<br/><br/>Finally, they arrived in the Throne room. He was not impressed. Not at all. He scowled at the Queen and her charges standing before the thrones. Why had he approved this talks? Everyone would have been better off if he had been leading his Armies through this city, and not a Diplomatic Mission!<br/><br/>"Hospitality?!" He spits, turning his head to the side to regard his wife. "This is a sorry excuse for Hospitality! Even I expected more from the Theiri but clearly I was mistaken. This is a disgrace! No Honor Guard, no Royal escort, and to be greeted by a Fool who dared - DARED - touch one of my blood with out prior permission? I would see her publicly hanged in an attempt to quell the anger that boils my blood!"<br/><br/><br/>