Tehr was the first to take one of the bottles of wine and pour then sip it before letting either of the women touch it, mirroring the act with the second bottle.  It was a custom that he'd gotten in the habit of doing since the assassination attempt and shouldn't surprise either of the women.  While his station was certainly far above the guard captian's, Lilian had already been injured thusly, and he didn't want to see the lovely and very competent woman have to suffer it again.  Only after letting the wine set in his stomach for a a minute did he then pour glasses for the women with him.  But he kept the conversation going while they waited.<br/><br/><strong>"Actually I come to speak with you on a personal matter, and one that needs not your answer immediately, should you need time to think on it.  Obviously I do not wish to add any problems to your plate, but I also do not wish to embarrass or inconvenience you in any way."</strong>He proceeded to tell about house Saari's potential plans to use him as a sire to the future of the house.  He expounded on his fears that such an act might in some way impact the queen, and restated his desire that he would never want to put the queen, or the queendom as a nation, into any jeapordy.  He explained that he was still uncertain about his decision, and only wanted the queen's input.  He also hastened to add that he wasn't saying this as some sort of ploy or dodge to get the queen to comit.  He would gladly serve the queen in any capacity she desired, as formal or informal as it might be.  Truth be told, it would only help house Wynt if the queen did ask him for marriage.  She knew of his tastes and knew at this point that he would never be monogamous.  But there was no sense in rushing into anything as far as he was concerned.  He and the queen were both still young, in their twenties, and had plenty of time.  Though he did not speak this last bit aloud, he was sure the queen knew his thoughts on the matter.<br/><br/>In regards to the matter of the court he said this, "<strong>It seems that the burdens of rulership can weight heavily, especially when the matters in question are outside of your demesne.  The actions of foriegn powers obviously have great bearing on the future of Britania, and I admit to some knowledge of these events, though not so great as in other subjects.  I also find it annoying that nobles challenge my project of training the poor of the city, for there is literally no downside to any but myself that I can see.  No legal and morally upright reason at least.  I'm sure if people want their to be poverty and pick pockets for some reason, then my school might be a thorn in their side.  But I have no time for idle rumors and chatter about something which has been a success so far to this point.  I suggest you not let it bother you either."  </strong>Tehr spoke a good game when it came to the school, but the truth was it chafed him.  He was spending money from his house coffers, not much mind you, to fund this as a public work.  There was only good coming from it as far as he saw and he couldn't help but wonder why someone would question it.<br/><br/><strong>"Back to the subject of the foreign powers however.  I again remind you as consort, I hold no official power, but quite a bit of implied power, granted by you of course.  I suggest that if you ever have need of me, please do not hesitate to call on me.  You know my strengths and that I am fully committed to your causes.  If I can help in any way, I would be glad to do so."</strong>