"It will be my honor and pleasure to do so." He said with a polite bow, and a comforting smile, a smile almost enough to prove he meant what he said.

" Xolia, you take care of him too, alright? " She said, turning to her.

Xolia smiled. " I will, mother. "

Temorin smiled a bit, but hiding it with his had. After clearing his throat, he turned back to Xolia's mother.
"Madam, it was a pleasure to meet you, but it seems there are many more guests vying for your lovely daughter's attention, though I can clearly see why they would, but that is besides the point. All of this to say, so long as peace remains between our kingdoms, the palace doors will be open, and you will always be relieved as an honored guests should you chose to visit. I am afraid that we must get going Xolia."

" Right. Sorry for keeping you both so long. " She said with a fond smile at the two.

Xolia nodded. " Goodbye, mother. "

"What a lovely woman...but I was told you had a father. The servant that helped me with the guest list said he was already one of the first invited. He must be a noble. Shall we greet him as well?"

"...I would, but I personally do not think his wife would like to see me taking her daughter's place. "

"I'm sorry, I'm confused. Taking her daughters place. Sounds like your father is...your an illegitimate child of the king?!" He almost shouted

" Correct. Living proof of her husband's betrayal. And I can say that she hates me. To the core. "

"i wouldn't have guessed."

" Its not hard to figure out. Most Lithurian royalty have some shade of blue eyes and hair. "