<br/>Carlito held his arm around Phera ans squeezed his hand on her hip prepared to hold the shocked woman up at the calling of her name as the one chosen . Even in this moment as the rug was seemingly being pulled out from under her ...the woman showed the class of acceptance to the lottery. thinking on his earlier words out of his mouth and knowing he had meant every one of them how could he object now. A glance to the Queen as his eyes meet hers but even in his own broken insides wanted to push up to the surface the man held it down. The words of Phera echoed in his ears ..but how could he answer her right now. The man could feel all eyes looking at him for a reaction they expected and yet would not get the privilege of seeing . the duty and oath taken long ago meant his own personal wants went behind the good of the Kingdom as it must come first to have the order of the Utopia of peace upon the land and to ensure the protection from the Ancient One.<br/><br/>Evelyna shifted and drew in a deep breathe before the words came out her mouth .<strong>" My lovely Phera ..you have been granted the position of Concubine to the royal court of Mystoria by her excellance AlySandra ...and it seems your first duty of that position will be to be in escort of the Missionaries to seek out the alliance our Kingdom desperately needs to establish. As you have shown to be of quick wit and intelligence with the one gift the party lacks ..a calming effect on the souls of those you all will encounter. It is with great joy to know you have excelled to the forefront in the mind of the Ancient One as being worthy of such and since the traditions held by your kind on the ways of our forefathers the Elfin history must be needed in this journey. "</strong>drawing in a deep breath as she wanted to add the sadness part but was unsure she could do it without coming to tears over the matter as her eyes were more on Carlito and praying he would hold his tongue and accept what had just transpired. Her hand reaching out to Phera's to take it and squeeze it hopefully she would understand the words not spoken .<br/><br/>Carlito would smile at Phera then<strong>.." We shall have one glorious week together before you depart though and no other will ever replace you in my heart that I can see . " </strong>as he swallowed .<strong>" Of course when you return ..now ..you will have many a night to tell me the stories I will crave to hear as I stroke your hair and hold you . I can think of no one better to go that for selfish reasons be able to hear the song of the story from the lips of no other than my own chosen concubine. "</strong>As his eyes lifted down to hers filled with a glazing over as a tear he could not stop rolled down his cheek .<strong>"  As my best friends ..Krandall and Bethonia are going you are in good hands . Gunthur ..well he is a beast of a man but will protect you with his life and of course Radella has a fast wit about her . With your added gifts how can anything go wrong . "</strong>as his hand reached up and stroked her cheek .<strong>" you had wanted to make a difference and now it is just a test of that it seems . "</strong>The man did not bother to wipe the tear away as the rest of the place seemed to go on with the celebration.<br/><br/>Krandall leaned over and wrapped an arm around Bethonia ..drawing her closer to him as he whispered in her ear.<strong>" I think we might add the protection of Phera to our tasks of duties other than to just protect the truth seeker ..as I do think Carlito's heart is about to break . He is so smitten with this lovely woman as I have never seen him .."</strong>as he pulled away and smiled at Bethonia<strong>..." I do think we are quite capable of the new task ..as long as you do not wear that god awful dress on our journey ..as I rather like you dressed normal . Being a Lady is so overrated ..especially when you have the heart beat of an aggressive wild cat purring in the veins . Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing .."</strong>as he rolled his eyes . Though the man kept his arm around her with an evil grin on his face ..as he waited on her words the idea of enjoying her more than the friendship they had for each other never was far from his mind when near the woman. Though he hid it well and other times openly teased Bethonia hoping she would return the sentiment .<br/><br/>