The dinner with the courtiers went very smoothly. All of them watched and followed the movements of Tania. She was getting very anxious for being under so much scrutiny. Having lived a life of a slave, protected, sheltered and abused, she was not used to so much exposure and attention. Biham stayed right next to her and introduced her to the guests while Eltanin watched her from a distance. He was standing with Rigel. He was suppressing his desire to be with her and soothe her nerves. At one point of time, he wanted to pluck her from the gathering and take her away somewhere far and hide her. There were several courtiers who were vying for his attention, but Fafnir and two other courtiers from his court kept them all at bay.ย