<div align="center">Aryia (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=88798.msg3898535#msg3898535)<br/></div><br/>It was wrong that warriors of strength could be strong enough to do what Ravus did. Carrying her over his shoulder like some girl being saved ? Did he have ANY idea who she was ? And in front of all these people to ! She was Mispeaks ambassador, she had to embody their values to other lands ! Her fists pummeled his back while legs kicked and a bout of curses didnt seem to make him change his mind. When he placed her back on her feet she felt like slapping the man stupid but resigned to glower and huff indignantly instead.<br/><br/><strong>"Damn it Ravus ! Don't do that again !"</strong>she was about to follow up with another tirade on manners<br/>but wind blew her face cloth over her own eyes, replacing what would be her thunder with a frantic clawing at the silk to see again.<br/><br/>By the time she did the King was speaking. Almost as he finished Akara slivered like a cats shadow over the line to signify her loyalty.<br/><br/>Aryia's smaller form couldn't match the impressive grace that Akara's warrior trained posture could and even if she could the desert princess was used to walking in sand. Those who were not walked with less eloquence which frustrated the witch but now wasnt the time to dwell so much on the vanity that Mispeak held so highly. With the occasional stumble mis-guessed sand levels could trigger Aryia made it over the line to join Akara's side.<br/><br/>After gaining her breath she bowed to the king. This time previous anger and past disagreements seemed an age away. Immediate matters meant everything, hundreds of pairs of eyes borrowing into each of those present near the king didn't allow for anything else.<br/><br/><strong><br/>"Although many in Mispeak including myself may not share many beliefs others have. Neither I nor Mispeak will ever desert you. A king is needed for matters larger than what one locale can solve. If myself or witches with me can be of use to ensure peace and prosperity for all, simply speak of it and it is done.<br/><br/> I, my liege, am with you." </strong><br/>