(Diplomacy for Delphine: 16+17 = 33)<br/><br/>Her words seem to ease the two, and both untense. "Yeah. Yeah, alright," Sophie said, moving her hand away. The guard, likewise, seems to accept the explanation, and stands down. Fortunately, they don't need to wait much longer, as the runner returns, and speaks with the guards for a few moments, before waving the girls forward. "Alright, your story checks out," he said, looking a bit surprised. "Will you need an escort? The Prince has requested your presence in the Crimson dining room," he explained.<br/><br/>This response clearly surprised Sophie - she'd been fully expecting to be turned away, but now? Now, this was suddenly very serious.