Cernunnos stood on the balcony, half leaning against the railing as he watched the drama unfold below, and sipped from the horn he held.<em>Foolish.</em>he thought, giving his head a small shake.<em>Foolish for anyone, but very foolish for a guard. Breaking the laws of hospitality would be bad enough, but challenging the King of another Court. I suppose the only way he could have been more foolish would be if he had actually struck. He should realise how his actions will reflect on his Princess ... and if he doesn't, she certainly will.</em><br/><br/><em>At least she shows a better awareness of how things stand.</em>he took another sip from the horn, watching the Princess do her best to diffuse the situation, and nodded in approval.<em>Better.</em>he thought,<em>Much better.</em><br/><br/>As the small group began to move back out of the garden he raised his horn in a small salute, perhaps unnoticed, and then returned to the main hall to see what else was happening.