The guard captain smiled at Tehr's words and chuckled faintly. "I could certainly share what I have heard, given your position." This seemed to earn faint smirks from the two female guards, but neither said anything. The Queen's Guard was loyal to her, no matter how interesting a bit of news could be. "As for how long it should take, things are almost over here, so I think if you left now you would perhaps manage to get where you are going before being called back." She smiled a hint, before waving her subordinates to head on their way. As both young women in leather did they brushed against his side in their passing, a smile visible on their faces, rumps taking a bit of sway for a moment as they went, disappearing into the crowd of nobles, passing through quietly.<br/><br/>"Alright. To start with, House Saari and House Dale have not exactly been getting along. There's been some trouble at the docks, with armed bandits trying to break into warehouses, but thanks to a few warnings, the groups mostly responsible for that have been dealt with. There is still tension there, but for now it seems House Saari holds its territory there, and House Dale has put its focus on the church. On that note, there has been a somewhat disturbing word that the Cardinal has been pressuring older nobles without heirs to sign their property to the church to ensure peace after death. Unfortunately for them, those loyal to the Queen have reminded them what their ancestors would say to them if they were still alive. A lot of old traditions are in the church's path."<br/><br/>Her tone was serious and calm, but then turned abit tense. "There's been whispers of bandit attacks outside of Londinium, which is partially why the Queen is trying to establish safe roads outside the city again. There has also been some whispers that whoever survived the battles at the docks may have moved to the countryside. The patrols have increased, but as most guards were busy rooting out the remaining signs of the mercenaries and thugs that attacked the warehouses... well, smaller crime tried to take advantage of the moment." Her eyes narrowed. "In the confusion, the church has also been trying to preach about heathen ways and how they are leading Londinium to further trouble. They have gotten the former<em>royal theatre</em>to make some evangelical plays. How, that is not entirely certain, but given the new stage props and repairs, I would guess bribery. Unfortunately there is no proof, and even if there were it wouldn't be exactly illegal." Her tone was a touch wary.<br/><br/>"The week's time has not allowed things to change much, mostly just seen things advance, and other things begin. They have tried making Anne d'Wellington one of the 'examples of falling society'." Her tone a bit annoyed, not pleased with the thought obviously. There was a brief bit of uneasy silence, before the Seneschal spoke Tehr ir'Wynth's name out loud, calling for him. The Queen gestured for those close to her to step a bit away and give the two of them room, earning a few curious looks but it was not uncommon for the Queen to exchange some words now and then with an advisor while the rest of the court had to give them a little distance. Smiling at him, she waited for him to approach her before speaking in a quiet though a little tired voice.<br/><br/>"I have to wonder if people are trying to work me to death here, the way this court session has proceeded. I am pleased to have a chance to talk with you, but I am not sure if you have personal matter to speak of, or if this is about matters of the court?" The offer she had made was on her mind, but obviously she was curious if there might be something else. Warm, genuine smile beamed at him, unlike the vultures surrounding the throne most of the time who she only offered the polite court smile which never quite seemed to reflect the mood in her eyes.<br/><br/>"I am glad to see you back in Londinium, just wish it wasn't such a busy day." Her words were whispered, but they still seemed a touch risky given the amount of people around, at least with the tone she spoke them with.