Upon entering the main room of the tent, Tehr dropped to one knee and bowed his head.  Now that the queen was not astride her horse, and was at a much lower height, it was only proper.  He arose when she bid him with a silent wave, but stood in the most formal, regal pose possible.  He was truly stunned by her beauty.  He assumed there must be some magic at play either maintaining an illusion or simply having modified her looks in the past.  With magic wrinkles could be smoothed away, grey hair turned dark, bosom's enhanced, and so much more.<br/><br/>"You honor me your grace," Tehr started formally, but then allowing his smile to broaden, becoming more genuine. "I must admit, I hadn't actually expected to win the tournament so I hadn't given much thought to what I would ask for a boon.  If your majesty would forgive my impudence, I've heard rumor that her grace has in the past, taken winners as her personal playthings.  I would be lying if I weren't to say that such a prospect isn't appealing, and that I had not considered asking that for my boon."<br/><br/>He held one hand out as if to say that such a thing was not what he was asking.  "But," he continued, "Upon further consideration, I think I know what I would like.  It is said that you are one of the wisest and greatest mages in the kingdom, and that your royal court wizard is almost as skilled as you.  While I would never dare the impudence of asking to be made apprentice to either you or your court mage, I am a wizard of some skill on my own.  I would request that I be allowed to study in the royal libraries for as long as you deem appropriate."<br/><br/>Tehr paused and one corner of his mouth quirked, "Specifically I've great interest in what the commoners call 'blue magics."  Tehr knew he was playing a risky game.  He had mentioned that he would be open to becoming one of the queen's consorts, then mentioned his interest in magic that dealt with sexuality and the primal forces generated by sex.  If the rumors about the queen were off, and she was more prudish than he'd expected, he might find himself on the wrong side of a woman more moral than he'd expected.   But the possibility of studiying at the royal library was too great to pass up, and if the queen took him to her bed based solely on his charm, then so much the better.<br/><br/>Tehr realized he was holding his breath and tried to let it out subtly as he awaited her reply.