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“First of all, it's de Warenne, not 'Dwarenne.' That not every man in the council can speak like a man and instead speaks like a peasant child, that is fine by my, but I would appreciate you would at least show me the respect I deserve, and attempt to pronounce my name correctly. Second off, I am here to provide the king with my sacriligious duty to provide comfort, council and security. Not make friends with the sorts of you. I've heard of you. You're a vagabond, a man without honor. Your company much the same.. woe the days, where chivalry still existed.”

Grenn had to put up his most lack-wit smile to suppress the urge to punch the man’s throat. He had heard that de Warenne was a self-righteous and disdainful cunt but had still had expected a bit more pragmatism from a man of his stature. Retorts referring to raised trade tariffs imposed by the Mark or cargo ending up lost raced to the surface before Grenn decided against it. Too soon to put any cards on the table, even if his intentional mispronunciation had drawn out enough information. He decided on the simplest of retorts.‘Good to hear my reputation precedes me, still good to see you here, de Warenne.’

The lack-wit smile didn’t leave his face, but his eyes hardened. He didn’t bother about the effects as the servant spoke of the Khargats.

Grenn followed the exchange of insults and courtesies closely. A highpoint for him being lady Farwynd, though not necessarily for her arguments.  The entire exchange between de Warenne and Chugo unfolded before his eyes. He had to hide his amusement when the King rebuked his uncle and de Warenne jumped in ‘like a peasant child’. When de Warenne drew his blade however Grenn couldn’t help but take a more active role. Stepping forward while with his left, plated,  hand he made the universal calming gesture of lowering and raising his hand, palm to the floor. He even winked at de Warenne when he raised the finger of his right hand and looked towards the King to indicate he was waiting approval to speak. The Khargat had already taken the floor however, and Grenn waited patiently when Laxion’s boy moved up in an amusing anger:

'Tell them!' he shouted, looking towards the king, 'tell them to stop! Have they no respect for their lord and master! They draw their swords and tongues before you with the utmost disregard for your presence and your authority. Is this the court of the Grand King of Emperiat, or is it a playground for children?'

Grenn didn’t even try to supress a smile, he even bared teeth when the Laxion stepped in:

‘F-forgive him, my liege. An overexcited youth. The untamed fires and passions burn yet within him, though, perhaps, there is some truth in what he speaks, would that you both draw back, for this confrontation is most unseemly, and most disrespectful, before our king.'

Decent save, and a good move to bring the boy to court. He would have to keep an eye out for this advisor from Andaluja. Grenn turned his head again to see how the exchange affected the king, and to gently try and keep it clear that he still wanted to speak.

(would he be ignored he'd step back with a smile and nod at Torinus, read the hider content at your own risk ^^)

Grenn would place his right hand over his hart and bow as the king gave him permission to speak.

“Thank you, my King. The boy is rash, but I’d like to interpret it as him having a good set off balls on him, proverbial that is of course. He speaks truth though.” He would gesture towards Torinus slightly making the ‘come hither’ with the same hand. If the boy would Grenn would place a hand on his shoulder and continue (if not he would turn back and continue as well): “They bark at each other for greviances between their regions. Last I checked the summons said we are summoned to serve the Emperiat. That means stepping above these grieviances. Certainly not drawing steel for it… de Warenne.” He paused for impact and to look at the de Warenne but kept it short to avoid rebukes. “But he is a loyal soldier, and good knight. Do not hold it against him. Now in the light of unquestioned advice, if I may?”
Another look at the King after nodding a thanks to Torinus, only a held up hand from the King would suffice to shut Grenn up. The simplest nod would suffice to have him say the following:

“Concerning the Khargats, as to appease those of us with worse experiences with their kind. They were not summoned, but they are here, and judging by your messengers description of a 'larg host'” A gesture towards Chugo, slightly apologetic even. “he can’t pose any real threat. That means he is here to advise and negotiate my fellow advisors, not to burn and pillage your lands. Even if you have such fears, the Khan has just been kind enough to supply you with a good number of hostages including his.. uhm, cousin was it?”

Grenn looked at Chugo with blank eyes before he bowed again and took his place amongst the other advisors.
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