Mercel simply shrugged, "Not much. Just wondering what our hosts are preparing backstage. Lady Pendragon seemed rather nervous before excusing herself, and so did the others. For a people that is supposed to read emotions and behavior like open books, they do a fairly bad job at masking their own. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what they are up to."

He smiled lightheartedly before turning to Ridcully and Bangalter, bowing with a fist held up to his chest.

"On another note, it truly is an honor to meet the two of you. Darkstrait has recently had a significant influence in our internal politics, and with due reason. We should talk after this is over, we have a few propositions that may benefit both of our nations."