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As always, Arthur Gully's chill was still as strong and apparent as ever. His father would like to be anywhere else besides this party where the high and mighty gather. Ithobal's father never enjoyed the company of other royals, and that was something he had in common with his son. Though it was doubtful that his father would ever admit that they have anything in company, save for their name. IF only Ithobal's mother was there, her love for her children easily made up for the lack thereof from Arthur.

It seemed like the moment Ithobal arrived that Tybalt quickly found his way out of the conversation. Though Ithobal couldn't exactly tell if Tybalt held an enmity towards him, he was still quite sure that many in his family felt like he abandoned his sisters. He felt that he did so as well, and it caused him large amounts of stress. He thought they would be fine with his brother, Lucan, but then he was out of the picture. He didn't want to abandon his family, but he need to find himself. He came rushing back home as soon as he heard, but those in his family didn't see it that way. They only saw him leave. He needed to prove that he was a leader in his family, and this would be the first step.

[color=0072bc]"Myriam, it is good to see you too. You have grown more beautiful over the time I've been gone. I have brought you a book with all the myths and legends from around the kingdom. I have been told it is quite a good read." [/color] With that one of Ithobal's crew pulled a book from his bag and gave it to Ithobal. Ithobal then handed it to his sister. 

[color=0072bc]"And it is good to see you Amelia. I am going to compete in the tournament. I have been gone from this family for too long and I need to start taking a lead."[/color] Ithobal wasn't even sure if that was true or if he had the actual confidence to back it up, but he needed to start trying. [color=0072bc]"I brought you a book detailing the political history of the Lhivoria. I am sure you will fully enjoy these stories."[/color] The same flurries that accompanied Myriam's gift transfer occurred again, but this time ending with Amelia.

[color=0072bc]"Catarina, try breathing between your sentences. It might make you easier to understand. I did bring you a gift. It is a book about star crossed lovers from rival families. It is a true page turner." [/color] The gift was given to Catarina, and the crowd started to move inside.

Once inside Ithobal looked around the great hall to try and size up the competition. It was not an easy task, since there were so many people from around the kingdom, and they were all trying to increase their influence. Marrying a princess was the easiest way to move up in the world. [color=0072bc]"Father, shall we go introduce ourselves to the royal family? I know that you hold disdain for such events, so I thought the quicker we get it over with the quicker the pain is over. For both you and mother."[/color] Ithobal never truly cared for his father, but he had to admit that he was a heroic figure that grew into an even better leader. There was much to learn and if he was ever going to stop being a disappointment to his self and others learning would be the first step. [color=0072bc]"I have a gift for the princess, and I hope she enjoys the gift as much as I hope my sisters do."[/color]