[h2][color=Black]Nyx[/color][/h2]
Nyx's eyes darkened as Falk responded to his query about the Wylde Hunt. Nyx had been speaking metaphorically of the Hunt's ability to cause panic not a literal darkening of the skies. As if Nyx would be frightened of a simple mortal storm. He seethed under the guise of an uncaring grin yet he did not have time to respond before Ayrs spoke. At this Nyx's grin turned from a facade to that of genuine humor. [color=Black]"There is no reason my lady that I cannot be both concerned for you and wish to irritate the Fall King. Performing multiple actions at once is a great saver of time."[/color]

Nyx knew Arys too well however to guess that she would give anything of herself to another who completed the trial set before Falk. She was an honorable fae, at least publicly and she would never place herself in a position as remote as the possibility might be that Feoras might find the right spell and win her hand. Still he'd likely devote a few of his spellcasters to the task if only to annoy Falk further should he happen to win.

Nyx waited for one of the others to take one of Arys' ice chalices. Not that he did not trust her but he did not wish to seem eager either for the liquid contained within or to gain a sense of comradery with the other three. Instead however Falk chose that moment to made his overly dramatic exit leaving a few words behind for Arys about completing her trial. Throughout all of this Feoras had been completely silent and at times steaming. Clearly he was struggling to control his human emotions through the exchange between his former lover and one of his enemies.

Nyx nodded towards where Falk had vanished. [color=Black]"Most impressive."[/color] he said with a look on his face that suggested he considered it no more than a parlor trick. [color=Black]"Despite Fall's early departure I still have a few things I might ask."[/color] Nyx turned to address the Winter Queen. [color=Black]"Lady Arys I would propose an exchange of sorts with you. Our Kingdoms are not enemies which relieves me as I would hate to go to war with one as beautiful as yourself. Despite that however our peoples are not close and this troubles me more than I care to admit. In order that we may take the first steps to rectify this I would like to offer you this, an exchange of personnel. A valued and useful member of my court will cross the border and serve as an adviser to you so that you may gain more insight into Spring's way of doing things. Likewise you will send someone from your Court to serve the same function with me."[/color] Nyx smiled slyly. [color=Black]"If nothing else consider this a simple way bring a spy into my midst as Yggdrasil protects from unwanted eyes."[/color] All the Courts had at one time or another attempted to send spies into the other lands. Nyx's guards were skilled at unmasking such people and the Great Tree that served as his palace protected itself against outside means of intelligence gathering.
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