He frowned, and then bowed, before speaking louder. "My thanks for indulging my curiosity, your highness."<br/><br/>He shook off Blossom's hand again, before stepping back, still in the slight bow, before turning and heading for the refreshments, this time keeping a firm grasp on Blossom's arm, not wanting her to get separated from him in this zoo. He kept his expression pleasant, and while what he really wanted was a drink, preferably enough to kill an elephant, he wasn't going to indulge himself. He began threading his way through the Fae, holding onto his temper with both hands, to not show how pissed off he was at the Queen's naivety. She might be 'sophisticated' on this world's terms, but apparently his world had reached new depths of subtly and manipulation, and she and likely the Princess were going to get a crash course in how utterly vicious it could get. He had no doubts that one of the first 'requests' from his 'patron,' though owner would likely end up being a more accurate term, would be to formulate a way to... 'encourage the Queen and Princess to 'retire."