Jeanne was the first to finish eating. She always ate a lot less, but this time she ate a share that Leroy would typically eat. Probably about just as quickly as well. She'd let out a content sigh.
As she grabbed her glass of wine, she would get a contemplative look. She would get her hookah out of her bag. "Your Magesties, do you mind if I pop out with this for a little bit?" she would ask with a devious grin. Nodding her head towards the nearest doorway.
Typically she wouldn't be the type to smoke her hookah in company like this. She figured that this time was a little different, and she really didn't care whether or not the high society assholes around cared if she smoked. "If you don't want me to on the grounds, I understand completely." she would say with a chuckle.
"A fellow enjoyer of Hookah!" The King Surprisingly lit up as he sat his forks down. The Rest of the Crew Continued to cause Clatters around the Table
"You must know, Arabasta has a Rich history with such things after all. It was made here! " He Boasted "A very popular Outing is to visit hookah bars in Serke and Here in Aluba!" He snapping his fingers to one of the Servants who knew instantly what to get.
Moments later, a large Hookah was brought into the Room and sat next to the king. "We take geat pride in our Hashish Mixture. We've even made a special Charcoal."
"Made from Husk of our Produce and Smeared in Coconut. Say, do you Smoke Hashish or Shisha? "
The Train of thought was interrupted by the Princess "Daddy. Seriously? Smoking at the Table? You're also talking the poor womans ear off!" She spoke playfully "What! It's a celebration! Though. I would recommend not getting too inebriated! And I'm Proud of the history of our people!"
A hose had been run under the table and handed to Jeanne. Connected to the Kings own bowl "Come. I must encourage you to partake in mine. I'm sure you'll have a far better experience"
Jeanne's eyes lit up as the King told her not only that he would allow her to smoke. He would also smoke with her, AND Hookah was first made in this country.
"I smoke hashish, Your Majesty.", she would say to the king first. "We've been so busy I haven't had the time to really get to know your culture that much actually Your Majesties! I would love to hear more!" she would exclaim to both as she took a heavy hit from the pipe offered to her.
She would try her best not to cough and make a scene as she partook. Practically melting in her seat as she had never had smoke so exquisite before! In fact she looked as if she was getting puffy and starting to turn to steam at her extremities.
"Yes Please! I'd love to hear about the Country!" Leroy Surprisingly Mentioned. Though the First mate couldn't really care about hearing the stories. He would listen. He was eating about as much as the captain. Though not drinking as much liquor as him.
"Well. My Father would be able to tell you much about it! In his youth he spent hours in the Palace Library" Kiki spoke looking to The Captain with a tile of her head before looking over to Jeanne.
"Leroy! That was mine!" Dezzi suddenly shouted pointing their Fork at the Captain, whom had slinked his arm across the table and grabbed a piece of bread from the minks plate
"Hey! Leroy!" Kirk Shouted at the Captain as well when the Captain dipped the bread in a sauce on the Navigators plate. "Better not snag something from my plate!" Spoke noir
The Commotion caused the Medjay to Grimace again. But it seemed that it was too much for one of them. "Quiet you Two! Show some Respect to the the Majesty! Damn dirty-" Tham! Bam! The sounds of impact striking was heard.
The Medjay that had spoken out of line hunched forward and was grabbed by the collar of their linen. It was none other than Geeve! "Quiet yourself! You will not show such disdain to his majesties Guest! Let alone those who've made sure you could be in this palace again in the first place!" He commanded before dragging the Man by the collar out of the Room.
The King grimaced as he gripped his pipe. Ewu and Mau both spoke up loudly. "Does any one else wish to make their disrespect vocal!"
Stillness came over the room as the question was asked. Leroy Gripped one of the bones and gave what could only be described as a death stare to the Medjay. Kále giving his own stare to them as well, if it was a fight they wanted he'd be sure to indulge them.
As the room fell silent, Jeanne, who had been taking a particularly large hit of her pipe, seemed to tense. Never had the steam woman look so solid. Fight or flight was running in her eyes and a fire lit inside her. One could make the assumption the girl had turned to stone.
Then. They all spoke in unison, straightening their backs and declaring "No Sirs!" A cacophony of stomps reverberated through the room as they returned to attention.
A few tense moments passed before the King Let out a sigh. "Hah~...I'm Sorry you two had to hear that in a Moment of...Celebration. It's a shame not many share the same idea of Inclusivity as me...I must thank you again. And Apologize on the Behalf of my country, and ruler." He said standing and bowing his head to the Crewmates
"Uh...Don't...Don't worry about it." Dezzi spoke. Giving a slight poke at their food. Their long ears lowering in tandem with the shift in mood.
Then a voice spoke up. The Navigator himself "Don't Dezzi. Who cares what some bigots have to say when we've got these Knuckleheads with us." He said giving a toothy grin to the Rabbit mink. He'd experienced similar moments ever since being on the water with Leroy and the Crew. But time and time again. He was shown that there was nothing that could get to him when he was with the Crew. And he wanted to make sure the Mink understood that too.
Dezzi's eyes peeked up. Looking through their ears as Kirk spoke. A small smile stretching across their face as they perked and nodded their head "Right!"
As everyone seemed to relax a little bit Jeanne could hold back any more and coughed up a lung. If she were still in a good mood she'd probably be laughing between coughs, but right now a sense of dread filled her. As she regained her composure she felt like she was gonna freeze.
"And your majesty." Kirk said looking to Ramze. "Thank you." He said giving a nod. The King raising his Head