Lorenso steadied her, putting his arms around her waist. He softly kissed her neck and cheek, whispering sweet compliments in her ear. He helped her with her dress, doing up the back for her. When she was fully dressed he sat with her in his lap, brushed her hair, helped her look presentable. All the time soft caring hands ran along her bare shoulders, as he continued to compliment her beauty.<br/><br/>When she was ready to leave he took her hand and led her onto the balcony; the stars shining bright above the city, a scene usually only found in lenally's secret romantic novels. "I know in the tourney tomorrow you will have to wear your new husbands colours, and cheer for him, but..." He moved to the edge of the balcony, lined with flowers. He picked a red rose, pulling off the thorny stem. "wear this as well, as a sign, so I know you are watching me." He placed it in her hand, and lent in for one last kiss.