"Alright, alright, let's get ready!"
Arta quickly ushered me back to the suite so I could take off the cape and any accessory that would hinder me from enjoying the banquet. The servants had been busy tidying up the suite during the ceremony, but they offered me lots and lots of congratulations. It was all very nice until they started calling me 'my Lord' too.
"No! Don't call me that!" I pursed my lips and shook my head firmly. "I don't want that!"
"But...you are Lord Consort now, Sir..."
"No!"
"Just do what he wants," I heard a chuckle and Natha was coming inside the room with Jade.
Right! We were no longer banned from meeting now! I perked up and opened my arms to receive Jade, who immediately hugged my neck with a cheerful laugh. I hadn't had the chance earlier, since my outfit was rather unfit to carry a child--lots of painful accessories and cords in front.
