"I can understand that situation, and it does definitely add its own complication to things." The queen nod her head seriously, brushing her chin sipping on the wine. The taste was elegant but it was not overly pricey, seeming more reasonable and delightful but not overly costly wine to have there. Nonetheless, the Queen finally nod her head there.<br/><br/>"Very well, I ask you to try and ensure the Dale cannot corner me with the contract during the ball though. That is the<em>earliest</em>opportunity, and they timed the ball on the exact date with the help of the aristocratic allies they have. If the ball passes without them being able to bring it up in public, it will be an open matter in court and other houses are allowed a chance in. The problem is they know this weakness as well." She looked at Tehr seriously. It was taking a risk but she nod her head, not seeming intent on forcing Tehr to go back on his word to another woman.<br/><br/>"And I can agree, being with a human would seem like a reason to at least suspect courting, but with a non-human, its likely to be seen as something else instead. People dont like the idea of power returning in the hands of non-humans, especially those taught the<em>divine mandate</em>by the church."