One morning...

*Taking the dagger from its sheath on his armor and handing it to Selena* Here you are commander. I'll just mill about her until you call on me.

Selena nods and takes the dagger, and tucks it into her boot. She gives Blodwulf a dismissive nod as she turns back to watching over the crowd for a few more moments before finally moving from her spot behind the boys at which point 3 other soldiers take her spot behind and slightly to the side of each of the 3 royals.

Selena walks over to Jedash and whispers in his ear, nodding towards Astra. Jedash glances over to her, then silently nods and Selena walks over to speak with a soldier who salutes and rushes off through the portal.

"I've got a plan for a super elaborate multi tiered cake that I've been working with your mom on already. It's gonna have a bit of everything. Well maybe not everything, but close to it." Zinna watches Selena walk over to Jedash, then turns her attention back to Jade with a smile and clasping her hands together. "Oo, Can you let me know if Lady Katalina and Baroness Eclipse are going to attend and find out what kind of cake they'd like?"

A few moments later the soldier returns carrying a small box. He passes it off to Selena with a salute and returns to his position guarding. Selena takes the box and walks over to Astra and passes it to her. "Here ya go. Got some bark, resin, and oil in there. There's not much, but should be enough for your experiments for now."

Astra looks up, a little startled as she gingerly takes the box. “Ah, Commander. Thank you. This will hopefully aid us in finding a cure for petrification.”

She looks over, then turns back to her. “By the by, is there a marriage happening? I had overheard but I was on my way to a flower shop when it was all going on.”

"Yes. This is to to announce the coming-of-age of King Wolfrum's heir Kalil ari V'rahkdön Na'sey, and claiming his title of Crown Prince of the Dragonkin Domain, and to announce the marriage between him, Prince Connor Daggerheart of the Ariadnian Empire, and Princess Zinna of the Romatovi people." Selena nods and rest her hands on the pommels of her swords, constantly shifting her eyes around the crowd as she speaks to Astra.

Rachelle smiles at the interactions happening around her and then takes a step back. "I suppose I should get back to the Guild." She bows at the waist before Kalil, Connor, and Zinna. "Congratulations, Your Majesties. I look forward to the festivities."

Kalil waves at her. "Thank you."

"You know where to find me if you should need me, Miquella." Rachelle steps backwards a few steps and then turns and leaves the platform, heading in the direction of the Guild.

Kalil watches her leave and then turns his attention back to the crowd, scanning them before shaking his head and sighing. "I'm so not used to not being the one on guard..." He grins at Miquella and Jade. "So you two are definitely coming, right? What about the rest of your crew? I haven't seen them yet."

"OH of course! I never miss an opportunity to dress up. And it's family! I wouldn't miss it for the world."

Jade smiles warmly. But it turns to a confused look.

"I'm not sure where the others are."