He had only heard about these 'games' through Taiki's reluctant admission after the survey, but his expression still tightened momentarily, the force of his anger flaring before it was once again restrained behind dignity. With their mutual exhaustion and the reminder of what had passed, he defaulted to formality.

"It is a pleasure, your Highness. My given name is Gyousou, and I am the Peace-King of Tai. Taiki is the taiho of my country - my minister." He glanced down at the sleeping child, and absently tucked the cloak more neatly around him. "Have you yet eaten?"