A soft chuckle rumbled from his throat again as he considered the question.<strong>"The issue is, unfortunately, more complicated than what we want. You, far more than I, must consider the appearance of things. If you are known to be frequently meeting with me, what will others say? Friends and enemies alike will mark it if you do it obviously. If you choose to do it in secret, how many will you trust with that knowledge, and what lies will you tell the rest?"</strong>He paused to let her consider his words, walking in silence.<br/><br/><strong>"If you choose to make some formal alliance between our Courts, it will not be remarked upon as much if you seek to speak with me in private. But making such an alliance will carry more risk, I think. You must decide what you think is best for you and your people."</strong>