[center][h1][b][color=9354FF]Fritz "Ryn" Hendrix[/color][/b][/h1][color=9354FF]Time:[/color] 09:30
[color=9354FF]Location:[/color] Entrance Hall
[color=9354FF]Interaction(s?):[/color] Prince Wulfric [@Silverpaw]; Queen Alibeth [@princess][/center]
The fragrance of a field of flowers in full bloom rolled into the entrance hall as the Count of Erwynn materialized from the shadows. He greeted a [i]good morning[/i] by bowing to the Queen, as she left, and a proper one to the First Prince, addressing him by title and name. During the whole exchange, he kept one arm behind his back, as if he was hiding something from them. However—either because he had no intention of actually hiding it or because he was doing a dreadful job of concealing it—it took little effort to see that it was a bouquet in his hand, nothing deadly to the non-allergic.

[color=9354FF]“I say, considering how… some were less than cooperative, that was masterfully handled.”[/color] Ryn walked closer to Wulric, placed his free hand over his chest and turned his head slightly in the direction Queen Alibeth existed, [color=9354FF]“Her Majesty and Your Highness have shown me how seriously the Danroses take their royal duties. An exemplary demonstration of how a [i]true ruler[/i] acts with great dignity and honor.”[/color] The words lingered in the air before Ryn crafted a smile for Prince Wulfric. [color=9354FF]“Yet also possess the flexibility to make compromises when necessary.”[/color] The sigh that escaped him sounded content. The count’s eyes focused on something in the distance. [color=9354FF]“It’s no wonder Caesonia is such a powerful, prosperous nation… and I see that its future is even brighter in such capable hands.”[/color]

Sensing a gaze, Ryn snapped out of his reverie. [color=9354FF]“Do excuse me. I do not mean to keep you from your breakfast. What I wanted to say is that I will gladly lend my assistance in this matter if you should ever need an extra pair of hands. The people, especially those involved, might be less tight-lipped with foreigners. Sometimes you find yourself learning unexpected things during idle chatter… For example.”[/color]

Ryn checked around them to see if anyone else was listening before leaning in conspiratorially. [color=9354FF]“This secret party may not have been all that secret in the commoner’s district. In fact, I heard about an invitation-only party at the harbor in the [i]library[/i] of all places. I didn't realize this was the same party that Prince Callum and Princess Anastasia attended until the morning gathering.”[/color] The count looked down, ashamed to admit to the next part. [color=9354FF]“At the time, I assumed the crown sanctioned the party. Surely a respectable man such as [i]he[/i] would’ve sought the royal family’s approval beforehand. How terribly gullible of me.”[/color] He finally looked up, his eyebrows knitted together. [color=9354FF]“Please accept my apology. Had I known, I would’ve reported it immediately.”[/color]