Tehr nodded his head and stood.  He'd offended her honor, but it was unavoidable as far as he could see it.  The wishes of the queen were paramount.  If he'd had his way he'd just have escorted the queen and Lady Emily out of the ball at the same time.  But that wouldn't stand and he wouldn't dare to presume to question the Queen.<br/><br/>Bowing deeply at the waist.  "I will take my leave then, and again offer you my sincere appologies.  I hope that I will be able to make this up to you at some point."<br/><br/>Then barring any further need to stay, Tehr headed back to his home.  He wanted to be fully rested and with a full complement of memorized spells before his meeting with house Saari tomorrow morning.