<div class="floatleft">(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/jotunusmc/benzer12.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae219/LimitlessNIkkie/DesertNomadSS2010VogueChina13.jpg)</div><br/><hr/><div align="center">*                               *                               *</div><hr/><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: andale mono;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>  Name:</strong> Nadir Ze'rah<br/>  <strong>Role:</strong> Nydewian Emissary/Ambassador<br/>  <strong>Location:</strong> Castle Throne Room<br/>  <strong>Tags:</strong> <strong>Erin and Amelia</strong>, Orianthi, the Aserit Family</span></span></div><hr/><div align="center">*                               *                               *</div><hr/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;">    Indeed she was correct, he did appreciate her rhyme and rhythm, and it sent his thoughts on yet another completely unprofessional excursion. He wondered if that rhythm pervaded more than just her voice. The thoughts were fleeting though, as he knew better than to let himself get too carried away. The Lady Fool then began to hum and prance about the room around him as if he were the center of a private showing. Her playful romp, however, was concluded with a cryptic finale. <em>Ever the entertainer</em>, he thought to himself with a smile, letting that grin beam confidently so that she would have an idea as to how he believed he might fair should things turn sour.<br/><br/>     That was when Queen Amelia had timed her perfect entrance - the scene at play before her plenty of evidence as to both ladies assumptions about his flirtatious habits. The humble highness held not an ounce of anger for the Lady Fool's disrespectful fun, and that didn't surprise him. She did not fret over silly prideful things. Amelia then spoke honestly her thoughts about the proceedings to come - which he always appreciated about her - before she went on to a less serious subject... Which was of course, the nature of his journey and a few of it's personal details. The truth was, Nadir always traveled alone - never trusting company on the open road... especially strange company. Those suspicions aside, he also usually made a couple of stops that he wouldn't want to be caught making - not of the intimate type... No. Something far more dangerous to his personal well-being. So he didn't bother offering a retort to how Erin had playfully answered for him. Let them believe what they will. The visage that Nadir was a lover and not a fighter is exactly the type of image he chose to maintain. It made things much simpler in the grand scheme of things.<br/><br/>     So his first words in response veered back towards the negotiations and the details surrounding them. Of course he offered the Queen a slight bow and conspicuous smile before he spoke, "Queen Amelia..." he said to pay his respects before straitening back up to his full height once more. "I don't doubt you shall do everything in your power to find a peaceful solution. One that is in the best interests of the common people - from both sides." While the Queen of Theiri was not of the exotic look that Nadir usually found himself attracted too, her plain honesty and humble mindset was quite endearing. She understood what it was like to come from simpler beginnings - much like himself. <br/><br/>     "I <em>also</em> do not doubt King Maximus' diplomatic sincerity... however, it is the boiling blood that he brings in tow that I worry about." He was clearly referring to the rest of the Aserit Royal family... well not the rest, just a few individuals in particular; and he didn't have to name them for Amelia... She knew of who he spoke, Prince Reynard in particular. Nadir actually had a slight friendship developed with Auron, and then of course there was Orianthi... Even thinking of the gorgeous eldest daughter made Nadir shift uncomfortably, albeit briefly. Fortunately the timing of his noticeable shift came after his previous statement referring to Essalin, Reynard and Kaniene - and would naturally be assigned to one of them.<br/><br/>     He made a mental note to be more careful with his thoughts. His adoration for Orinathi was a tightly kept secret between her and himself. On the rare occasions the two had the opportunity to speak in private... neither one could hide the untold feelings that danced in their eyes. He didn't flirt with Orianthi the same way he flirted with everyone else. His words were lighter, but at the same time slightly more serious. With other women he purposely tried to get under their skin and use their own bodies against them... but with Aserit's eldest daughter he stuck to simple and honest compliments. It was an entirely different side of Nadir that only she had the pleasure of witnessing. He could hardly control himself around her, but he did. He knew that her station was far above his, and the arrangement he longed so dearly for was completely unacceptable... but yet he could not deny his feelings for the princess. So he battled with them as best he could.<br/><br/>     "I do hope they manage to behave themselves." Nadir offered, though as to how genuinely he actually felt about the statement - none could tell. He knew the Aseritans better than any other foreigner that frequented their Kingdom, and thus his precautionary concerns were not to be taken lightly, as Amelia was well aware.<br/></div>