He nodded to himself, before winking at her. "Stay close, you might be getting a prestige boost pretty quick."<br/><br/>The idea that had come to him while talking to her had fully solidified, and he turned and strode up to the Queen, stopping near her side, his back to the rest of the court. "Ma'am, requesting permission to request you as my patron. I understand that you are likely busy running the Court, so might I also be so bold to suggest Blossom as the liaison and to relay your requirements, if you deem me worthy, to your Knight?"<br/><br/>He carefully didn't look at her, staring at the trees on the far shore line, though the slight smile on his face belied his amusement at his boldness. He could already hear the howls from the Court if she accepted, especially after the trials if he succeeded, and if he failed, Blossom would take the fall. A bit of a short stick for her, but he figured he was going to get an abbreviated version of the trails, since she had expended so much time and effort in bringing him here.