"Certainly not." Cassian clarified quickly, a head nod returned to her. "Simply a visit to catch up on recent updates. I know my ambassador has come here already but I thought a personal visit was in order." He took the seat he always did, and didn't drink the tea, per usual too.

"I think you'll be pleased to know that a date has officially been set for the wedding of your son and my sister, per our contract. Hiems 822." It was a year from now. It gave them plenty of more time for the heart to grow fonder and all that good stuff.

Cassian didn't quite smile, but his face softened as if he might, though his lips fell short in turning upward.

"I am not much of a tea drinker." He admitted to her. Though taking tea was common in polite society, he would rather have had a glass of water himself. It wasn't just her tea he didn't drink--he didn't drink anyone's tea. Perhaps in Arynn Frey the threat didn't exist as much as it did for the king of Nevermere, a land of women capable of brewing deadly potions in their kitchens...

"We did not accept help simply because we have no need of it." Cassian said cordially, spreading his hands as if to say 'of course'. "The threat was quelled within minutes, though they did manage to destroy a significant amount of the palace...the Eldouirs haven't returned. Even my own soldiers quickly returned to my kingdom. The port key you provided me with was essential to getting troops there quickly. In a way, Arynn Frey did help."

"It is a delicate thing indeed, being technically foreign and yet having royal Lorendale blood running through my veins." Cassian said, only stiffening slightly. Kimora was much more forward with the things she had to say now, and he could not help but hear the doubt in what she said. The last time they had spoken he had hinted at his intentions with Lorendale and she had supported him, but now she sounded...well, whatever the word, he bookmarked it. An interesting point to dwell on later.

"While my witches can quell the family, there was much unrest from the people of Lorendale when my forces were among them. As regent, it is my duty to see to the well-being of Lorendale...and yet to listen to the people, too." Clearly she could hear the dilemma. Of course, he knew how he planned to handle it all, even if he wasn't disclosing it.

"At the end of the day, Nevermere saved Lorendale, and surely not for the last time." His lips took on a pleasant resting place, not exactly a smile but still something light. Lorendale had asked Arynn Frey for help against Coheed not long ago, and Arynn Frey had resisted. Of course, it had been the decision of the Council of Five and not Kimora, but part of being the monarch was assuming the sins of those who ruled before. Unfortunately, Arynn Frey was not considered an essential ally to Lorendale. But of course, that could change under Cassian's impending rule.

"As for the Eldouir," Cassian said, circling back around, "they are a dangerous enemy, to be sure, and I am not so eager to send my forces after them. I value every soldier's life too greatly to do that. We intend to keep tabs on their activities and make a plan." He cocked his head just a little. "I wonder, your majesty, if you have any thoughts to pursuing the family? Arynn Frey has yet to fall victim to their magic, and I pray you never do...but are they a threat you feel?"

Cassian took the queen's caution, finding an irony in them that he wouldn't give voice to. Instead, he maintained his demeanor, eyes attentive, listening, even if he had nothing directly to say on the matter she attempted to broach.

"Another matter I wish to bring to you," Cassian said, "is a proposal to expedite the fine-tuning of our alliance. There are certain things I would like to prevent that I believe your magic could help with--namely the unsanctioned use of port keys to enter my lands." He tilted his head ever so slightly.

"Were you aware of the visit one of your Ministers made to my kingdom?"