[SRP] Bernese Ball

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"Splendid, absolutely splendid," Alan replied, satisfied that they would all join. "Etrurian royalty is always welcome, especially when they travel with such beautiful women."

"Of course, all your bodyguards are welcome as well," he added, referring to Satsume and Goldhardt. "Yes, the more the merrier-"

Alan had joined the others in wondering what Azel was mumbling on about. He didn't need the women feeling uncomfortable around his men.

"Oh for goodness sake Azel," Alan spoke to the mumbler. "Speak up and introduce yourself to our guests! With that mumbling of yours, they probably think you're crazy!"

Alan then turned back to his other soldiers and issued to them to move out.

"My men will make preparations to depart shortly. Azel, when our guests are finished, kindly escort them to the courtyard."

With a silent "a pleasure", Alan bowed out to join the other soldiers. This left the group with Azel for introductions.

"I think we're in agreement to attend this ball," Paige said to the others as she turned to Azel. "The only issue remaining is this knight here"

Paige wasn't one to put people on the spot, but he was being rather suspicious with his mumbles. Since Sir Alan pointed it out, theywere pretty much forced to address Azel. Paige tried to be as friendly about it as possible.

"Azel, was it? Don't feel too bad about the mumbling. I sometimes think out loud myself," Paige chuckled. "Have you been a knight for very long?"