Streak was going to reply to the comment on their names but there wasn't time. They were soon whisked away back outside to meet the king. The duke had changed clothes too and was looking very ceremonial as they were led back down the stairs and out into the courtyard. When they showed up the king was talking. Even though they weren't from this time Streak still knew that it wasn't good for their health if they decided to interrupt the king while he was talking. It seemed the rest of the group knew the same thing and both Jorge and Paul stayed quiet until the duke addressed the king.

He wasn't looking forward to talking to the king. Shawn spied Lumen in the group with the king and it only made sense considering the background that the Maester had given her. The whole crowd seemed to hold its breath as the king spoke about their fortune with his son healing from the Flux, whatever that was. It left Streak wondering if they were talking about the Bubonic Plague. Maybe that was what they called it because they didn't really have a name for it, like modern science did at least. Sooner than he would have liked the duke spoke up.

"My Liege,I bring before you three strangers that have come to our land. Sir Shawn of Beetlejuice and Sir Jorge of Hogwarts along with their companion and confessor, Friar Paul. They were set upon by bandits outside the city but have now come to pay homage to the ruler of this land!" The crowds parted and left them with a direct line of sight to the king. They now had the entire kingdoms full attention. So much for not being noticed. Shawn thought as the duke continued his introduction of their presence in the kingdom. Then it clicked. Streak gave Jorge a funny look and mouthed 'pay homage?' He didn't remember mentioning anything about that. He thought he would have remembered seeing as how he'd made up this lie and not the duke.

Things just got a little more interesting in Shawn's opinion. Shawn took a step forward and bowed low. He wasn't really sure what else there was to do. He'd never met a king before and he didn't really know the appropriate customs for greeting one. Was he supposed to kneel or was a bow good enough? He supposed he'd find out fairly quickly if he did something wrong. He heard Paul mutter something about a game and Streak rolled his eyes. He took the opportunity to speak first. "Your majesty." He said this loud enough that the entire crowd could hear him. Best not have to repeat himself it seemed. "The Duke is correct. We have traveled far and wish to thank you for allowing us safe passage into this marvelous kingdom that you have created. Our kingdoms send their regards and hearing that your son has recovered from the Flux give hope for our kingdoms that we shall be as fortunate as y'all.." Streak paused as his accent slipped a little.

Hopefully it wasn't that noticeable. So he continued before it became to noticeable and people started to wonder what they'd heard. "As your kingdom has been on avoiding the Flux." Streak still didn't know what this Flux was but it sounded bad enough to want to avoid it. Shawn finished his speech with another bow and waited for Jorge to say something. Maybe this was going to be a good thing, but it was very nerve wracking.

The Duke returned and Jorge knew that now they had little time to prepare. They were going to have to wing the rest of this encounter since they had had little time to talk. At least Jorge was able to inform Paul about his and Shawn’s experience, but what he wouldn’t have been able to give to just speak with not only Shawn and Paul alone, but also Lumen, just so that they could all have their records straight. Already everything was growing far too twisted and confusing to follow, but hopefully they could keep their wits about them until they could indeed be alone.

Before long they were led outside and instantly Jorge was struck by the smells again. He remembered reading about the medieval times in books when he was in college, especially when he was reading about class literature so it was obvious that sanitation was an issue. But he had to admit that the people everywhere did look rather healthy.

He did not have much time to stare, though, as he was led one by the duke, through the gathered people to some other very important individuals who were standing at wait. A glance and Jorge spied that indeed it was the King, his family, and the noble court. Apparently it was show time…

>> "My Liege,I bring before you three strangers that have come to our land. Sir Shawn of Beetlejuice and Sir Jorge of Hogwarts along with their companion and confessor, Friar Paul. They were set upon by bandits outside the city but have now come to pay homage to the ruler of this land!"

God those names! Jorge was only glad that none of those texts had been written around this time or they would be in huge trouble. He then noticed Shawn mouthing those words to him and the detective could only give a very subtle shrug. It was true, it was never in the cards that they would be paying homage. Unless the man took cash, but Jorge doubted that. Instead, Jorge bowed his head and kept silence when Shawn decided to take a step forward and greet the king. He listened intently with hopes figuring some way to endear themselves to the king and not get killed…

>> "Your majesty…The Duke is correct. We have traveled far and wish to thank you for allowing us safe passage into this marvelous kingdom that you have created. Our kingdoms send their regards and hearing that your son has recovered from the Flux give hope for our kingdoms that we shall be as fortunate as y'all.."[/color]

Jorge actually winced a little at the sound of the young man’s accent. It was a slip up but hopefully it was small enough that it wouldn’t draw too much attention to them. In silence, Jorge attempted to keep looking as if he too were really believing everything that Shawn was saying and, at the same time, watched the crowd and the royal party closely. The detective was not entirely sure what he was looking for, whether it be a way out of this place or anything else out of the ordinary, but he remained silent on the subject. He really just wanted this whole thing to be done and over with. But…they needed to play along.

As he heard Paul say earlier...

>> ”Game time.”

Game time indeed… he thought…

>> "As your kingdom has been on avoiding the Flux."[/color]

Once Shawn had finished speaking, he sighed as he tried to think of something to say, something to at least aid their cause in being here. A glance to the man and Jorge gave him a nod that he did just fine. He took a step forward and also knelt before the king and his family.

“My traveling companion has spoke the truth, my lord,” Jorge started. “Our kingdoms wish to offer our congratulations to your family and many blessings of joy for the future.” Jorge then slowly, not threateningly, removed his elegant, silver sword from the sheath and buried the tip into the ground between both himself and the king. “Our kingdoms also wish to express their joy and pay homage to your grace by offering the services of their two knights, Sir Shawn and myself. For as long as we are guests within your glorious kingdom we are at your service.”