Rafayel was about to explain when a trumpet fanfare echoed through the hall.
"It is starting, Your Highness," Rafayel said, guiding the boy back.
The prince kept glancing over his shoulder in regret but obeyed.
With the fanfare, Prince Oberyn and Greyson walked in, shining and beautiful.
Greyson wore bright, elegant clothes and blushed a little; he was clearly nervous.
They waved to the clapping guests and sat upon two seats prepared at center stage.
Prince Oberyn then gave his greeting.
When the speech ended, the guests went forward to offer their blessings.
Prince Oberyn and Greyson kept smiling until the last well-wisher left, though Greyson looked a bit tired.
Once the first round of greetings finished, Prince Lewyn hurried back to Rafayel and asked again for the coin trick secret.
Rafayel explained as simply and kindly as he could.
The young prince vowed, "I will practice hard!"
The engagement ceremony ended smoothly with no great problems.
