The group that stood before the gatehouse was stunned as Skye began to laugh hysterically. She turned to Monte the moose and petted his snout affectionately as she thanked him for his assistance. Ronnie wanted to laugh, but was too scared of what the lieutenant was going to say. He had ordered him to take Monte outside the wall, but Skye'd been petting him. He didn't want to disturb such a rare thing like Monte getting along with another human. But now he wished that he had.
The lieutenant took a step towards the them, but Tidas had put his hand on his shoulder to stop him. When Arthur turned to look at the prince, fear surged through him. The expression on his face held simmering rage as he glared at Klaus. It was akin to the look he got whenever his uncle was brought up. Lieutenant Tanner planted his feet and watched the young woman. If the prince felt like she were in danger, he would be the first to act.
