[color=6ecff6][b][center]Arys[/center][/b][/color]

Arys studied the human before her. The fact that Falk had not given the human a name did not sit well with her. Every creature who had the mental capability to understand should have a name of their own.
[color=6ecff6]"In my court you shall have a name little one,"[/color] she said. [color=6ecff6]"I shall call you Neoma. It is an old name having to do with the moon. You may accept it or reject it once you leave, but here that is how you shall be known."[/color]
The creatures of the court all murmured in surprise. The moon held great importance to the Queen so for her to give a human a name connected to it was a great honor. It made them all wonder just what this human was to the Queen.
In truth it was quite simple, Arys had not realized how much she had longed for the company of someone of beauty until the human was standing before her. Now that she had this breath of fresh air before her she felt the need to mark the event with an act of kindness and honor.

She sighed. [color=6ecff6]"I thought as much. Males do not think things through as they should. Your Lord has made an offer of marriage to me, provided he can complete the challenge I have given him. In the meantime apparently you are to be a sort of gift of good will. I do not agree with this, but as long as you are here you shall be put to use,"[/color] Arys shook her head when the human apologized. [color=6ecff6]"I told you I wanted truthfulness from you. If I were to punish you for speaking forwardly then I would be a hypocrite. You shall continue to speak your thoughts because I command it of you. Come."[/color]

Standing, she walked to the archway that led to the staircase to her chambers. The court knew better than to attempt to enter the Queen's personal chambers.
Arys led the human to her bed chamber and gestured to crystaline chairs with cushions.[color=6ecff6] "Your clothing is not appropriate for the harsh cold of winter. I shall have proper attire made for you,"[/color] she said as she sat in one chair and offered the other to the human. [color=6ecff6]"Now that we are away from the less desireable members of my realm, we shall speak at length. Neoma, I want you to be honest and frank. Nothing of what you say shall go beyond this room, I swear,"[/color] Arys said, which was a binding oath to a fae. [color=6ecff6]"Tell me truthfully, what is the Lord of Fall like at his court? Is he merciful? Is he just? Is he cruel and untrustworthy? Has he bedded you, forcefully or otherwise? I am to be his wife. I want to know what that will mean, what I should expect from him."[/color]

Humans were interesting creatures. Arys had heard from various sources that they reacted badly to imprisonment, but if shown kindness they could come to love even the most vicious of captors. So she would show kindness to this little one and see what loyalty she could inspire in her. It would help to have a silent ally before she ever entered the Fall Court.