Christina kept smiling at Tehr's way while Rosalyn seemed to be enjoying the tea time gazing at him with open appreciation, and it did not take long for the halfling lady Emily to pick up a few hints that things had changed in the house either. Though on her part it seemed more a bit of widened eyes followed by a smile cast Tehr's way. She didn't comment, not out loud at least, and not without confirmation. Something which she seemed reluctant to do without being absolutely sure. Yet Christina and Rosalyn kept talking about the ball, their dresses, and the dances in such a cheerful manner to keep the halfling lady quite entertained and captivated.<br/><br/>The talk turning onto the matter of the houses coming together for a venture such as the trading company brought a more serious look on Emily's face but she seemed to contemplate it quite seriously nevertheless, before drawing a short breath and speaking up in a touch more wary tone of voice.<strong>"Among our people, there are few that are said to be blessed by the one behind our creation as far as old legends go. They pray for the favor and receive sustenance for their piety, but they are also capable of encouraging crops to grow plentiful, for animals to prove fertile and strong, not as well as druids but enough. They're even whispered to know of the real secrets behind the supposed old treasure of cornucupia of plenty."</strong>She halted momentarily, before clearing her throat somewhat.<strong>"Were such journeys to begin, I imagine a couple of acolytes to the faith could help serve as both ship-board healers as well as there to provide sustenance in terms of fresh fruit even out on the ocean, and slightly lessen the drain of resources. Of course, it would have set-up costs of first working up enchantments that would let them provide some food from the thin air daily but-"</strong><br/><br/>She seemed a touch hesitant about this, but then looking at Tehr seemed to relax again to carry on.<strong>"- it is not something we would consider sharing with others so easily otherwise. We are proud of what we produce from the lands, and the spells for things like that are a bit of an anathema to what pride we take in our efforts, but the acolytes in question would be aware that the bounty of land is hard to claim amidst the deep blue waters, and the bounty of sea alone gets dreadfully salty after a while."</strong>She smiled a hint but shrugged.<strong>"Beyond that and our family druids, who might not be too eager, I am not sure what we might offer but it is a possibility we'd like to take part in."</strong>She added this after one more glance Tehr's way, a glance that Rosalyn seemed to note and calmly smile about as well though her gaze stayed upon him amused and mirthful.<br/><br/><hr/><hr/><br/>Blondie's step brought her to the palace gates quickly enough, and as Tehr dismounted beyond the gates the stableboy bowed his head respectfully to the lord while moving to tend to the familiar horse with the manners of an old friend, seeming to be rather fond of the guest to the stables already, if perhaps a touch spoiling given the quarter slice of an apple he tried to slip Blondie without Tehr seeing.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, the court was not gathered that time, nor was there much activity in the hallways either, it did come across as a rather quiet evening for some reason before he came to see a familiar figure, a man dressed in a fine outfit but with a rapier at his side, watching the palace gardens and the door there with a watchful eye. Upon noticing Tehr's approach, he bowed his head.<strong>"Her Majesty has retired for the evening in her quarters, but I believe you remember the way?"</strong>His glance cast back at the garden he smiled towards him, the man the same one that Tehr had come to meet before. The blue rose insignia clear upon his outfit as he stood there at watch, seeming more than willing to let him pass but watchful for any others.<br/><br/><strong>"Of course, since her guards are outside her quarters I imagine they would permit her Prince Consort to pass freely, but it was on her request."</strong>Smiling calmly, the man looked at Tehr seeming quite amused despite trying to hold a regal, calm vigil for most part.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">After a couple of re-writes, snips and additions, and then reworking on a few things that got cut... this still feels incomplete but I hope it is good to move things along at least.<br/><br/>I envision the use of a secret passage I believe Tehr took in the past that lead him to the lady's chambers in the past could be put to a second use this time around, but wasn't certain if it did leave an impression to be remembered after all this time. I did go back to old texts to see that I did use it but in all honesty I'd even go along with artistic license since the idea of old pathways in an old castle (palace) would certainly fit.</div></div>