Connal stood very still as Aria left him, and nearly gave no acknowledgment to Fionn as he approached.  He listened, however, his eyes darting between Dawn and Roarke as Fionn spoke.  He did not turn to look at the other guardman, only nodding faintly in answer.<br/><br/>"Our comments and warnings are likely better made in private, but... Yes.  You will get no debate from me.  Our Princess is going to bed who she wills, that much is clear..."  Connal swallowed hard.  "And the Goddess wills it."  Connal's teeth ground at the sour taste of the words on his tongue.  "But I would sooner have guards oversee their<em>copulation</em>than put my faith in such creatures.  Let us hope that these liaisons amount to something."