<strong>"A shame,"</strong>Tehr replied,<strong> "That she's dead I mean, she sounds like exactly the type of woman I would have enjoyed meeting."</strong>He smiled knowing that the queen would rightfully sense his interest in a strong willed woman as well as the fact that she was a woman who apparently took multiple lovers at her own whim.  Still he wouldn't say anything disrespectful, though he would wonder if the book in question was the same one the Archmage was puzzling over, and if so, there was much to be concerned about with that book.  Three people dead around it and the Archmage worried over it's power.  It was something to keep an eye on for certain.  Still, Tehr was glad that this second cousin was only causing problems socially with her lifestyle and not challenging the queen's crown or right to the throne, as her sister had years earlier.  So there was that to be thankful for at least.<br/><strong><br/>"I agree that magic is not inherently evil, much in the same way that a sword is not.  It can be used as a weapon to slay a righteous man or be used in the defense of one's life.  It can be a deterrent simply by it's existence, without ever having to leave it's scabbard so to speak."</strong><br/><br/>He sipped his tea and smiled at the queen,<strong>"speaking of sheathing swords in scabbards, I know I usually stay the night twice a week with you, and the tomorrow night is a usual night.  But I have to attend the gathering hosted by d'Saari.  I know not how long such an event will go, though as you've already told me, you will not be attending.  I think it might be best if I planned on not staying at the palace that night, but would gladly instead warm your bed tonight, or the night after the gala if you wish my Queen."</strong>He smirked and added,<strong> "Or both of course if you wish my boorish and piggish company."</strong><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">If you want to move the story ahead, please go for it.  I'm not going to lie, i completely lost the track of the game.  Ten days between posts is pretty impossible for me to keep the story in my head.  I tried re-reading back several posts, but I feel like I'm missing something and I don't know what.  So if you'd like to get it back on track, that'd be great with me.  Feel free to 'talk' for Tehr if you need, or just time jump and tell me what happens.  Hopefully you read this before another week goes by.  ^_^</div></div>