Dark Messenger II|Neo'anar, New Anarlina

[Devon]

Caleb and his two guards arrived in Anarlina on a bright morning, much to their dismay. The trio stood tall at the gates as Caleb addressed the guards standing there. "I have a message to deliver on behalf of New Morilanta."

[Kender Bard]

"Then hand it over and we will give it to the royal family," one of the guards stated, eyes narrowing at the Morilantan.

[Devon]

"This is important, it is better that I tell them myself," Caleb said with a small sneer. "You know how orders go, my leader would be upset if I told it to such a lowly person after all. Now if you will escort me to the royal family so I can deliver this message."

[Kender Bard]

"Then YOU will understand that we expect you to go alone and unarmed," the guard growled. "So tell your companions to wait here and submit yourself to a weapons check."

[Devon]

Caleb raised his arms in a non-threatening manner to submit himself to the weapons check. The guards who came with him, stepped back and stayed together. Caleb had no weapons on him and he patiently waited with a smug look on his face. He was obviously pleased he had so easily riled the guard up.

[Kender Bard]

The guard was simply glad Caleb was behaving though it made him suspicious. Alert, the guard and a fellow escorted Caleb into the palace - where a palace guard joined the entourage - and a servant was sent to fetch Midnight and Snowflake for urgent business.

[Darastrix]

Midnight headed out quickly, not out of any respect for Morilanta, but out of a strong desire to have the messenger out of the palace and their lands as soon as possible. "I can imagine what this means," he muttered.

Nissar and Bastion were dead (as well as several good Beloved Knights), and now a Morilantan was at their door. Things must have finally settled.

[Devon]

(Can I assume Snowflake is there at the same time?))
Caleb smiled and greeted Midnight and Snowflake warmly by bowing to the two. Politeness wasn't lost on him, plus he really wanted to see their faces when he delivered the message. "Ah its a pleasure to see you both, my name is Caleb I am here on behalf of the Emperor of Morilanta," he introduced himself with a wicked gleam in his eyes.

[Kender Bard]

(Sure)

If Caleb had been hoping to surprise them or get a rise out of them, Snowflake would prove a disappointment. She frowned at Caleb, trying to project an aura of great distaste. Even her priestly patience had a point and she was acting as temporary regent and needed to show only Anarlina's hardest side to this Morilantan.

"Deliver your message," she ordered coldly.

[Darastrix]

"Since you say 'Emperor' and not 'Imperator,'" Midnight added, "I think we can hazard a guess as to the nature of your message."

Another meeting, probably in Ilyamen. Unless Ilyamen's new leader refused to host such a meeting, of course. He didn't know much about the woman. Ugh, and there would have to be another one after Twilight's coronation. Two in one year. Lovely. Maybe the first could stand for both. Twilight would more than likely accompany Dusk regardless, so they would both be there.

[Devon]

"I've already spoken to the leader of Ilyamen," Caleb answered. "The Emperor is ready to hold the meeting next much if you and your family are willing. My lord is very willing to meet you."

[Kender Bard]

Snowflake glanced at Midnight. She wasn't entirely certain Dusk and Twilight would be back in a month, though she certainly hoped so. She pressed her lips together to convey her uncertainty to her husband before answering, "I think that can be arranged."

[Darastrix]

"And your new leader and priest can be forewarned," Midnight added. "Her Majesty will be wedded in the fall, meaning Anarlina will have a new King, meaning yet another such meeting will be necessary."

They might have to get a Mind or two to get in contact with Dusk and Twilight. Even if they were back in Anarlina within the month, Ilyamen was no short trip unless they used Minds to teleport.

[Devon]

Caleb frowned at this. "I'll speak with him on it, I'm sure the Emperor will be just as satisified meeting your new King before his marriage to your Queen. He told me himself, he is a busy man, there is much to do in Morilanta now, not enough time for all these meetings."

[Kender Bard]

"I'm quite sure," Snowflake responded brusquely, grateful for Midnight's foresight. "And I am very certain that such a busy man will want our news immediately so we will be happy to provide you an escort to the borders if that's all the news you have to deliver to us."