"Aww, don't be like that, kiddo. I thought we were friends here. You know, friends don't make their friends sad. And you're making me very, very sad." His twisted grin won't say so otherwise, much like a hunter to a prey. He was a rather bold for a human, "how about we play instead, hmm?? You kids like hide and seek, right??"

"And a friend would know better than to make a friend feel guilty for not wanting to see something." Hannah turned her head to see her father, who promptly picked her up into his arms.

"It's proper decorum for guests to introduce themselves to the King and his mate, before speaking to the princess."

Upon hearing the newcomer, jack takes a step back, this was no place to act rash and knowing he was in a present of a loyalty he'd simply give a small bow.

"My apologies, your highness, I was simply trying to provide some entertainment for the princess. Please, call me Jack. And could I ask for your name?"

"Well aren't you just the sweetest, you think I'm some boogeyman who lives under your bed? Wanna see what I could do to poor helpless adults, kiddo??"

"Uh... no. You're fine mister." She had a feeling she wouldn't like it. Guards are already watching very closely, hands resting on their weapons.

"Aww, don't be like that, kiddo. I thought we were friends here. You know, friends don't make their friends sad. And you're making me very, very sad." His twisted grin won't say so otherwise, much like a hunter to a prey. He was a rather bold for a human, "how about we play instead, hmm?? You kids like hide and seek, right??"

".... That shadow man jack is a little spooky."

"Well aren't you just the sweetest, you think I'm some boogeyman who lives under your bed? Wanna see what I could do to poor helpless adults, kiddo??"