He smiled at the dragon. "We are not part of the diplomatic party, and I was rather unsubtly informed of that fact. So, I picked the most impressive and effective of my companions at combat instead. Having a gold dragon beside the Summer Knight should be enough to get anyone feeling punchy to realize they really DON'T want to pick a fight. Or rather, his friends will, and drag the drunk off. Besides, a few days without me at their beck and call for loving will be good for the others. Though I doubt they would agree."<br/><br/>He gave the three diplomats a companionable nod, before replying. "That I am. I assume we are anticipating problems, hence why I am here?"