He had made them after studying her culture's mythologies? She reexamined them, deciding that her royal ensemble could do with a decorative and defensive update. "They are handsome, thank you, Mar Vell." As they were overlooked while the troops handled the scene and people, she stood close to him and ran a finger down his palm. "You are still going to be examined by your people," she added gently. "When I saw it make contact with you, I feared the worst."