<strong>"You certainly surprised me out there."</strong>The Queen said as she sat down to rest in a comfortable armchair in her private lounge. The soft couch and two armchairs set before a lowered table before a fireplace were a pleasant enough area to relax at, but the dim lights cast shadows on the walls, and the Queen's figure-following attire of corset-top did show a fair share of her, though the skirt did keep her legs hidden from sight even so seated. The Guard Captain lingered nearby, standing near the doorway, her back to the wall but smiling at the two.<br/><strong>"I have been greeted in various fashions but I think I get a particular thrill with your method. I think I saw a few ladies fanning themselves while you did it though."</strong>She smiled a little mischieviously at that, taking delight at it.<strong>"It might not be much of a surprise when I announce it later that I am hoping to keep you close to me, officially, in the future as well."</strong><br/><br/>Lilian nod her head slightly at the Queen's musings, though raising her voice slightly at the time to add her own thoughts.<em><strong>"I'd like to thank you for what you did there. The bit of words you spoke, it came as a surprise but it sounded very sincere and with such a good will, that it will make things a lot easier as people calm down to think about things a little, and embrace one another as brothers and sisters again. Well done, and a very good timing too. People need more merriment and smiles again, after a rough year."</strong></em><br/><br/>A light-hearted chuckle left the queen's lips at that time.<strong>"You definitely made the people think more of you with what you did, and such a passionate speech goes a long way to elevate you in people's minds and hearts. Speaking for peace, at this time of the year, will go over well, and I'll agree with the captain you have a sincerity that appeals to common man and noble alike."</strong>Her tone was approving, and her gaze held pride in him as she nod to Tehr. There was a happiness present on her face that the recent troubles had tried to wear away, but things were better again based on her expression. She smiled warmly at him while opening a bottle of wine on the table, a set of goblets set down there, each with an inscribed rune on them. A hint of a smirk played on her lips as she hurried to explain about them, seeming to take a bit of a delight to tell about something that he would normally have known more on, perhaps having asked questions just for that very purpose from the arch mage to try and speak to him about things wizards knew better than rulers, usually.<br/><br/><strong>"After a past surprise, I had the arch-mage work on something with a priest that should come in handy."</strong>She showed the goblets give a faint white glow as the wine settled, before she dropped a little powder in the third goblet there, causing the light above the goblet to flash again, this time fiery red in color.<strong>"These have been enchanted to warn anyone holding one of them if the drink within is safe to take or if its dangerous. The white glow helps make sure nobody tries to pull a switch and leave a non-magical fake along with poison behind to try again, where as the crimson glow also gives the goblet holder a small shock to their hand to draw their attention. Hopefully this will be enough to deter any further attempts at such."</strong>She spoke calmly while taking a small sip of the drink, just as Lilian walked over to lift the third goblet, the same crimson shining again at her touch, before she walked with it to a potted plant at the back wall to pour the drink into its roots, then moving along with the goblet to a waterskin she poured water from to the goblet, washing it up till it shone white once more before returning it to the table quietly.<br/><br/><strong>"Please drink and give me your opinion if this wine is any good though, and beyond that I'd like your personal opinion on something else."</strong>The slightly playful smile on her face had the guard captain chuckling, before the Queen leaned somewhat closer.<strong>"Would you think the winter ball the most opportune moment to announce your rise to the status of Prince Consort?"</strong>