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He felt like such an idiot down on the floor on one knee. Had Griff seen him right now then he would have made some joke or just stood grinning like a cheshire cat in the corner. Thankfully he wasn't there and that was enough for Lucan. He knew that one day she would have to meet his dysfunctional family - he'd rather her meet his Uncle Allard first, purely because he wasn't as nuts about marriage and heirs as his father, and again Griff wouldn't be there to say anything sardonic. When the time came, then he would allow her to meet his brother, but for now his uncle would do just fine.

WAIT...YES?

Did she just say yes? or was he actually hearing it all wrong? She had said yes? Ok he had to make sure, but then again she was now saying that she would and had said it louder. Oh...my...goodness... She was going to be his wife, he was going to be her husband...

It looked as though she was going to have to put up with him far more now. He looked up at her and smiled as she turned red, taking the ring and slipping it on her finger gently. He was still in a daze that she'd accepted, whereas she herself looked like she had her head in the clouds.

"Are you alright?" he grinned and finally rose from his position on the floor.

Lucan knew that that moment his father met Rouland it would all kick off from there. "I am surprised we have not met earlier." great, don't say it...don't even say it.... "And to what do we owe the pleasure of this visit?"

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand there it was! Welldone Rouland, a very smooth and awkward introduction. Lucan could've buried his head in his hands at that moment, but chose to remain in his corner that he'd taken up. Corneous, however was now answering Rouland's question. This could only go badly.

"Indeed, I unfortunatly could not make the wedding - i've been in ill health for sometime, however i've managed to muster some strength to come here today to meet my new daughter in law, and to congratulate my son on their news." Lucan would've said touche at that moment, but didn't. "I've heard all good things from Lucan about Caitrin and your family" the older gentleman smiled.

Lucan took this moment to shoot a glance at Griff and nod sincerly. He had never spoken out against Caitrin - no matter how much they did not get on. He just needed the family to build some bridges with one another rather than fight all the time. At least then there would be some unity and stability between both. If Camila was to marry into his family then he at least needed to prepare them.
Now that his brother was to be a father, he could at least try to rebuild the ever crumbling relationship they had and support him as any older brother should.

Well this was going to be a pleasant reunion - already their father was being un-cooperative and Griff trying to keep his temper. Lucan gave Corneous a nudge in order for him to say something to Caitrin.
The older man bowed his head to her, "Lady Caitrin, at last we meet, Lucan has told me all about you, your Uncle is most kind of having me come here to your home." At this, Corenous looked from Caitrin to Griff and nodded at his youngest. "Griflet, It's good to see you again. I suppose congratulations are in order" He held out his hand for his son to shake.

Lucan watched as his father decided to make 'progress', he only hoped that the meeting would go smoothly and that it would all be over soon enough. He looked to Caitrin and nodded as to make some peace with her. He didn't want to argue with a pregnant woman because he knew that when it came down to it, no one would win.
Griffs voice finally filled the air, suggesting that they go inside. Thank goodness for breaking an awkward moment. Both he and Griff were experts in that field, so at least they had something in common. "Good idea" he nodded and looked to Caitrin, "Will Lord Rouland be joining us?" Rouland wouldn't miss out on having his say about the whole thing.

"Ah yes, I would very much like to meet Lord Rouland" Corneous nodded in approval. Lucan had seen the look that Griff had given him earlier, obviously this was all Lucan's fault yet again, but it had to be done. His father and Elaine had to know - broken family or not.

"Yes, lets go inside; my Uncle is waiting to receive us all." at least Caitrin was agreeing. Corneous now clapped his hands together. "Excellent, I shall allow you two to lead the way then."

Lucan waited until his father had passed him, following Griff and Caitrin inside. He really didn't fancy following but knew he had to. Taking a deep breath, he finally followed everyone else inside.

Lord Rouland? What on earth was he doing he...wait. Oh dear, If Rouland was here then it meant that something wasn't right. Lucan nodded as he came in. "Lord Rouland" he greeted him and gestured for him to sit down, "and what do I owe this surprising pleasure?"

"I have some news to deliver to you." Oh great. That was all he needed, "And no prizes for guessing who it is about."

Lucan frowned, "No doubting that it's about Griff and Caitrin" He rolled his eyes. Rouland did not look at all happy, so obviously Griflet must have done something to cause such annoyance. The pair did live under Rouland's roof after all, and Lucan knew that Rouland liked nothing better than peace and wine.
The two men had both the same opinion and Lucan was sure that Rouland wouldn't have come to him if he didn't want to rant about matters that didn't interest Luc - and therefore Lucan was prepared for anything that Rouland had to throw at him.

Lucan sat down opposite where Rouland was and folded his arms, "Come on then, hit me with it - What's he done?"

Lucan really wasn't in the mood for all of this, let alone Caitrin's remarks about seeing him again. "I'm sure it's very nice" he retorted, "I know how much you love an argument, but that's not why i'm here so I wouldn't even bother trying to pick one with me." No - she would most likely do so with his father, who was yet to arrive.
Lucan looked back to Griff, ignoring Caitrin and her sardonic attitude. "Anyway in all honesty i've no idea why I have to be here to witness this meltdown."

The sound of horses hooves managed to interrupt the moment and Lucan looked over his shoulder to where a carriage was thumbling into the courtyard. Corneous Aubert had arrived. "Excuse me..." he nodded to his brother, gave Caitrin a glare of daggers and walked over where it had rumbled to a halt. Lucan opened the door, inside his father was sat there looking pale but ready to fight so it seemed. Oh dear, this wasn't good. "Father" he nodded. Corneous looked to Lucan and smiled; not having seen him for years.
"Hello my boy" he replied and took Lucan's hand that was now extended. Helping him from the carriage. "So...this is the beginning of the end?" he asked, looking over to his youngest son and daughter in law. If Griff had heard that he would've now gone mental.

Lucan shot a warning look at his father. "Don't provoke him - we all agreed to this." Yes. At some extent. Lucan had no choice in the matter where Corneous was concerned. His father now gave a small chuckle. "Don't worry Lucan, out of all the battles i've seen, this won't be the bloodiest."

"You sure about that?" Lucan asked uncertainly, "Because you've not met your daughter in law."

Corneous looked over to Caitrin and raised his brows. "Ah yes, the little red headed 'wonder', oh well you know what they say...'if looks could kill'." Lucan rolled his eyes; trust his father to start off something before he'd even said hello.
"Where's Elaine?" Lucan asked, "Didn't she want to see Griff?"

"I told her that she was better off doing what she does best; staying at home until this is all sorted. I cannot have her upset too. Anyway she sends her reguards." Corneous explained.

"Im sure she does..." Lucan trailed off as Corenous looked at him. It was a look that Lucan had never seen his father express before. "Father?"
This made Corneous shake himself from his thoughts. "Sorry...For a moment there...I was just taking in what I had...." Corneous told him, and on seeing the curious expression on his elder son's face, he clapped a hand on his shoulder. "Your mother would be proud."
Lucan smirked and shook his head. "We can talk about mother later, right now we've got bigger problems on our hands."

"Ah yes...the subject of my future grandchild...I cannot wait." Corenous replied a little distastefully. "It was kind of Lord Rouland to agree to this though."

"Oh I think that Roly's going to enjoy it just as much as you are father..." Lucan gave his father a knowing look and then walked beside him over to where Caitrin and Griff were standing waiting for them. "Caitrin, this is my father Corenous..." Lucan introduced them and looked to his father who said nothing, instead just looking his daughter in law up and down, "...who appears to have a throat infection" Lucan rolled his eyes at his father's coldness.

Yes...this was the beginning of the battle, and Corenous Aubert was already leading them in.

“But if Arthur choose to hold a ‘let’s act properly like nobles would’ stand-off I’d be quite the laughing stock,” Lucan smirked at this, "You're better than you think - besides, it's not all about putting on an act - it's about who we are". He looked at Percival over the rim of his cup knowingly. “As son of a duke, you know a lot of things that I don’t. All is fair in the world, Lucan.” Lucan almost choked on his drink, "have you been taking all this wiseness from Merlin?" he asked.

Lucan could've almost passed out now they were on the mention of Camila. Percival could obviously see the effect she had on him as now he was telling him not to blush! This only made Lucan turn even more of a darker shade of red than before. "I...I'm not..." by admitting he wasn't in love would just be stupid. Everyone could see how besotted he was by her. "Ok I am" he sighed, "Truth is that I fell for her the first time I laid eyes on her." and that was something that he had never admitted before. Not even to Cam. Beautiful? well that was an understatement in Lucan's view. "She's amazing" he told his friend, "and she's what keeps me going - I really have no idea how I survived before she came along." Only by Yvain helping to fend off any female that came within a 10 mile radius of him, and then there was the passing out. Camila made Lucan feel brand new - and he liked it.

"Hmmmmm" Lucan now looked under the table at their boots, "Well you do have excetionally large feet" he mused, laughing as Percvial asked who shone his boots. "The boot fairy". Lucan gestured for the barmaid to bring a couple of more drinks their way. He was enjoying this. "Anyway enough about boots, what I want to know is how you're getting on, adjusting to this new life." he asked and pushed Percival's drink his way as the barmaid placed them down.

He shook his head at Percival's modest reply, even if it was a very good one. "Gwaine could charm his way into a nunnery" he snorted, "I'm not even going to count the amount of women who were rallying around him the other evening." He looked to Percival, "thankfully, and for your own sanity if i may add, I can kind of see that you're a watcher, and I don't mean that in an offensive way" he added. Percival did seem quite a shy character in some perspective, and Lucan had not really seen that side of him. "Anyway i'll shut up now." he smirked, not wanting to make his new friend uncomfortable anymore.

Lucan grinned, "You are anything but a mess - and even if you were then you'd still be a beautiful one".He gave her hand a squeeze, "Everyone is broken in someway by this, but you'll mend in time." and that was a promise. He couldn't see his Camila like that.

He was thankful that she listened to what he had to say, he knew that he should've told her that long before they'd even decided to court but saying it now meant that Camila would know and prepare herself for anything that could happen. He was going to enjoy his days with her even if they were limited.

She was angry at him now, he could tell and had been waiting for this since he'd set foot in the house. "I couldn't get your hopes up only to have them dashed" he began, "There was always a high risk within the first week, that Morgana would try to hit Camelot with something else. Everyone was on alert, and if something like that had happened, and you'd only just have heard that I was alright, then you would've been broken". He sighed, "Your father and I exchanged messages because of this, and also to keep him updated with the current situation in Camelot. I wanted to wait for the right moment - until I knew that all was well again - to see you. and as I said before, I'm sorry for making you wait." He kissed the tops of her hands that he'd taken in his.

Lucan swallowed and looked to Camila. "The subject of me making you my wife". He told her, "I came here today to speak with your father about it..." he paused, "He's given me permission."

Lucan caught up with Leon who was now giving him the lowdown on the search. Nothing from him either. That seemed inevitable - if she knew that every Knight of Camelot was out scouring the castle for her, then she wouldn’t remain there.
“There hasn’t been any sign of her, I’ve got guards looking down in the lower towns, and most of the others are looking as well”. Lucan nodded at this. “A few others are searching the forests too, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack” Lucan sighed and looked down to his chest when Leon asked how he was holding up.

“It’s just a scratch” he shook his head, “or maybe a crack? Never the less I’m fine” he told him, “I’m more worried about Camila and her family than my own health.” He chuckled and clutched his chest as he did. Ok, perhaps he should get Gaius to check on it tomorrow. Right now he had no time to take some bed rest or whatever the physician prescribed. “And how are you? No life threatening injuries?” He asked. Leon seemed to have more lives than a cat. “and I should think the answer is no – you’re indestructible” Luc smirked.

Lucan looked around one last time, just to be sure that Morgana or any other enemy was not watching them. “I was just about to go and search the tunnels if you wanted to come with me, that seems like the only other place to look that I can think of right now, and I’m pretty sure no one else has gone down there.”

Lucan shot a look at Gwaine – he seemed quite twitchy despite cracking a joke here or there. Gwaine was always one for humour at the most awkward of times, and it seemed as though this patrol would be no exception.

“What’s wrong? Not going through some kind of alcoholic relapse are you?” a small smirk appeared on Lucan’s lips. “I know this isn’t exactly the most thrilling of patrols but seeing as no one else wanted to volunteer, I guess we’ll go down in history as the prettiest Dorocca fodder” Hopefully that would lighten the mood. He knew that Gwaine didn’t want to be out here as much as he did – but it wouldn’t be long now before they could clock off for the evening and have a good night’s sleep.

Of course Gwaine would mention ale at a time like this. “Define quick” Lucan rolled his eyes, “anyway I’m sure you can go another hour or so without a drink” he shrugged.

"Was that from Yvaine's tackle?"

“Pretty much – I think I bruised his ego more when I sent him rolling across the field” Lucan smirked at the showdown earlier and stuck his head down a side alley. Nothing. Thank goodness. Just a barrel. Something then clocked in Lucan’s head and he turned to Gwaine.

“Keep on walking, I thought I saw something down here… I’ll circle and meet you at the next alleyway” he told him and set off down the alleyway.

Time to lighten the mood a little more and put Gwaine to the test. The barrel was large enough for Lucan to put over his head and set down without even being noticed that he was inside it. He was going to follow Gwaine and see if he clocked on. Now this would be fun.
Putting the barrel over his head, there was a small hole that meant he could look through and see where he was going. As Gwaine walked on, he didn’t seem to be noticing the barrel with legs following him.