"<strong>We shall have to wait and see what the Goddess and God have in store for us all tonight then.</strong>" replied Cernunnos. "<strong>I have no doubts that it shall be a most ... unique ... evening for all and sundry.</strong>"<br/><br/>As he turned with her through the steps of the dance he caught the look her bodyguard directed at him, and saw the telltale indications of his burgeoning hand of power. By the time the steps of the dance brought him around once more, the guard was moving away from the dance floor. Cernunnos gave a mental shake of his head as he returned his attention to the woman in his arms.<br/><br/><em>You need to choose your guard better, little Princess.</em>he thought, smiling at her.<em>That one is going to be trouble before the night is out. Be carefull he does not drag you down with him, and end this competition before I have had a chance to see what you wish to offer to secure alliance.</em>