(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/ee/Midori.jpg)<br/>Midori entered the great hall, dressed in an outfit suitable for the occasion. Sumi followed behind, a soft smile on her face, enjoying her new position.  She bowed again to her betrothed. "My father sends his regrets," she told him softly. "He will not be able to stay for the wedding after all. It seems there is trouble along our...his...northern border, and he had to leave immediately to quell it." She bit her lip before continuing. "I told him I would explain the situation to you, my Lord."<br/><br/>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/8/86/Ethan.jpg)<br/>Ethan leaned into the hand that gently stroked his cheek and smiled. "Yes," he agreed. "Four more days." The smile on his lips didn't touch the sadness in his eyes. He turned to Master Feng, blinking the tears from his eyes as quickly as possible. He reapplied the smile to his face and looked up at his master's best friend.  "Please, Master Feng, allow me to bathe you tonight.  I'm sure you'll find it quite enjoyable."