[center][h2]Roland Corrin[/h2][/center]
[center][@Estylwen][/center]

Roland took a moment to think and took a long sip from his teacup, emptying it. Wishing it was ale. "Well, I can say that I appreciate the gifts and I bet my brother will too. I will talk to my brother about the missed taxes and not attending the recent gala." Roland poured himself and cup of tea and took another sip. 

"Though about joining the queen's royal guard..." Roland took a deep breath and put on a sorry face. "Like what I said the first time I was offered to join the queen's royal guard. I, with a heavy heart, have to say no. I just have not been the same since failing in my duties, and I do not want that failure to affect my ability to guard the queen despite the praise from you and the queen. I just do not want to fail again and I am sorry that you came this way for a no."