Northstar Vale I'm tryin' not to let it show, that I don't wanna let this go.

The queen greeted him quite naturally, and though he searched for distrust in her gaze, none seemed to show. Had the men not told her? Takeshi could only wonder how it would benefit them. They all seemed to hate him now, why not rope another in? Whatever- the fact that she was in the dark about the latest gossip was fine by him. A ear flicked back to acknowledge Viin's footfall, but Takeshi's gaze did not turn, satisfied that the man remained at some distance. Just as he was going to answer the lady- the second one, the one who was not even yet promoted to king, caused storm blue eyes to narrow as he intercepted him, daring to ask him whether they could help with something. The beast no longer cared to force pleasant behavior. It would help me most if you moved aside, Akavir. I am speaking with the queen. He murmured in low breath to the male, tone unthreatening but words clear. The child's growl presently went unnoticed by Shi; too focused on the man before him.