Endlessly patient, that was what he had called himself and that was what he was trying to cling to now. He had to keep his head clear and his emotions cool. After all he wasn't a man given to outbursts but he did have emotions beyond amorous and mildly amused. Now he simply had to take a mental step back and survey the situation again, this time being even more careful with his wording. "I seek only to serve Her Majesty in the Assembly and in whatever other way she deems fit. Her happiness and the continued prosperity of our great land is paramount. No matter what decision she makes none of that will change, I will be as I always have been, a loyal subject. Can you say that you know the other noble lord who seeks her hand would be able to say the same? It seems his personal vendettas would override his loyalty to the crown if given enough power."
He hadn't been struck down dead yet so he assumed it wasn't about to happen now. There was still nothing but that cool, controlled air about him so while he wasn't pleased at this little turn he wasn't about to throw a fit or make things worse. "But I did not come here to point fingers or to play into the idea that there is some petty feud between Lord Mekhal and myself, instead to insure you both that I would be pleased to be of service to either of you in any way that I can." he bowed. "If I have offended with my words I can only apologize, my only intention was to be honest."