As the party was wearing down Tiberius walked the room, Roland was still drunk and pouting over just how bad his try at Greyylene’s savage ale really was, Greyylene was still dancing with Bullseye, the two hadn’t been wrested from each other since Bulls had asked her to dance, and for once she really seemed to be letting go and having a good time. Angus was off dicing in a corner with Lolth and Jarxle of the Drow, and they seemed to be taking about all the gold Angus had on him, funny thing was they were doing it fairly, something you don’t see much when the one being taken is as drunk as one could be and still be conscious.
Tiberius thought about them for a moment and then remembered, they had joined the Navy in a raid on Port Baldmor to rescue Nevyn, and had played a very big part in the success of the mission, in fact had it not been for them and Brillow the mission would not have succeeded.

Jarxle! Lolth!! Its good seeing you again! I see your doing your best to ruin our Keeper. Tiberius laughed.

We are trying, but he did ask us to play. Said Jarxle. Lolth simply nodded his agreement with Jarxle and went back to dicing.

Tib laughed and walked over to lean against the Bar and look out at the rest of the room.

As Tiberius walked away Lolth looked at Jarxle and then over to Angus. I believe he was checking up on us.

He was, I believe he wanted to make sure we weren’t taking advantage of Angus in his inebriated state. Said Jarxle.

We would not do that, how dare he assume we would!! Said Lolth.

Take it easy Lolth, he does not know us very well and was looking out for his friend, you or I would have done the same.

Yes, we would have your right.

Just then Eva walked over and kneeled down looking at angus, she smiled winked and asked, Hows your angus these days?

Angus looked up through whisky fogged eyes and replied, Pah!! Get away from me woman, ya bother me.

Eva stood laughing and walked away.

Jarxle and Lolth looked at one another obviously confused, and then to Angus. What was that about? asked Lolth.

Nevermind. said Angus. Just give me the dice.
Its good to see them letting there guard down again. Said Nevyn from beside him.

Tiberius looked over, surprised that he had allowed Nevyn to get that close without noticing. Yes and it seems I am as well. it’s a good feeling, and one too long kept in check.

Agreed. Replied Nevyn. I seems Roland has really let loose, said Nevyn as he laughed at Roland trying to get up off the barstool he had propped back against the wall on two legs.

As there laughter died Nevyn took on a serious look. D’Artagnan says your going to be leaving us.

News travels fast. I don’t suppose he told you what I was going to be doing?

No, simply that you were leaving.

Well I am going to be taking the Exeter out with our mother, Eva, Clayton and Tazz. We are going out to have fun, we will be visiting all the islands out there, see some history and get to know each other. When we welcomed Eva into the family, we realized that we have not really been a family in some time. D’Artagnan will be staying behind , he has a lot of training to do and feels that he needs to be there for the RBG. Soul Reaver is again going to go to the Heartwood to try and learn spell weaving. I really hope they allow him in this time.

Just as Tiberius finished there was a commotion coming from the entrance.

Whats going on? asked Nevyn.

Tiberius looked over and smiled, My sisters Christmas present I believe.

Is that the King? Asked Nev.

Yep. Said Tiberius. Sit tight.

As the King walked towards the raised platform at the end of the hall the crowd parted as he walked forward.

He stepped up on the platform and turned. He looked around the room making sure to meet each persons face, man, woman, or child it did not matter, he then smiled down and began, my friends, I have little time but allow me to express my thanks for the battles you fought, because of you and many others from around the realm we are once again safe. Please in the future as you look back at these days that you remember those you did not come home, those who died defending Sosaria. It is to them and to you that I offer my thanks. May you never have to fight again!

He looked around again and met eyes with Tiberius.
Lord Clearcastle, come forward please.

Tiberius walked up to the platform stopped short and kneeled to the King.

You may rise Lord Clearcastle.

As Tiberius stood the King asked. Are you sure of what you have asked for, is there proof?

My mothers eyes were proof enough for me your highness.

He looked over to where Sarah Clearcastle stood. Do you concur with your son Lady Clearcastle?

Sarah stepped up next to her son and curtsied the King. I do your highness!

Very well. Eva Waters come forward.

Eva stepped forward looking very unsure of what was happening, until she looked over to Sarah and saw the nod and slight smile from her.

Eva stepped up between her brother and Sarah and attempted a curtsy, and not succeeding at a very good one.

The King looked down with a smile and then looked over to Sarah and said. You will teach her the things she missed out on as a child?

Sarah nodded once, of course my King.

Very well. Eva Waters, it has come to my attention that you were done a very bad wrong as a child. A wrong created from the evil of a band of murderers. The wrong will now be righted. Henceforth you shall be known as Lady Eva Clearcastle daughter of Lord Julius Clearcastle. He then looked out at the gathered crowd. Does anyone wish to refute me??

Tiberius looked around, surprised at how quite it was. I don’t think ive ever known it to be this quite in the taphouse. He thought. Not even the animals made a sound.

The King smiled. He looked down at Eva, who had a look of shock on her face. You will make a fine member to the Clearcastle family, but remember the Clearcastle’s as are many others in this room are members of my court. You must now act as such. With that the King gathered his retainers and with a cheery goodbye left the Taphouse, already on his way to his next stop.

~The End~