"Well, then, one knight reporting for duty. No promise on the shining part though."

Alec grins when he sees Kyla approach. It's been an eventful night for him so far. He had stirred up a little trouble and a lot of interesting characters, but now seemed as good a time as any to slip out again. And with such beautiful company.

"Allow me to start by pointing out the convenient emergency exit directly to our left."

He followed it up with a playful wink and a gesture toward the door.

"I think I could use a livelier party."

No offense to the charming knights and squires, but the after-party wasn't really his style.