She smiled, eyes twinkling in delight. "Long enough," she said, quietly.<br/><br/>The Queen then turned to her assembled Court. "In honor of our visitors to our esteemed Court, We have decided that a tournament will be held, two days hence. Those of you ladies who are taken, present your tokens of affection to your partners, so all may see that you are protected. Those who are not, guard your favors well, and be prepared to bestow them upon the winners of the tournament."<br/><br/>As an aside, she spoke, sharply, to Caiaphas, "You will remain by my side."