There's a bit of hesitation from the guards on letting him in, immediately, due to the sensitive nature of the topic; most of the citizens don't know about the kidnapping, yet, and it's been kept very quiet. After about ten minutes, though, word travels down the line to allow him in freely, and as quickly as possible.<br/><br/>The emperor looks rather relieved, as Draiss arrives; he, and some of his highest level advisers are present, to help him plan strategies, including the lioness he'd traveled with, before, Setarra. "Ahh, good, you're here. I was starting to worry that something might have happened to you, as well. Have you heard anything else that we haven't? The raid was closer to your end of the region, but not by much."