[Maikan]

"You supposed?" the male repeated slowly, his tail flicking slightly beneath his cloak. "You are not sure of your own name, madam?" The comment was spoken lightly, slightly teasing but no smile sat in Maikan's eyes. "Well then, as a Lord of the Court is it my highest honor this evening to welcome you to Queen Maesha's land and celebration." He bowed again, his gaze flicking over to the sword she carried and he straightened, a glimmer of interest in his eyes. "That sword...a decorative item for your masquerade, I assume?" he said softly, taking a sip of his drink. "Beautiful workmanship on it."

He noticed a male over against the wall with a wyvern on his shoulder and blinked, frowning slightly. Had he been allowed to enter the castle with such a creature in tow? Maikan would need to have strong words with the security forces; things were getting lax.