Husam turned from the map as the new recruit began to speak. He shot the recruit a withering glance that was summarily ignored. This whelp needed to be taught to respect the honor of his sheikh. Without a word, he quickly moved towards the guard to silence him. His hand had just grabbed the man's sleeve when he heard Akilah's words and he realized what was going on.
His hand released as he struggled to quickly regain his composure and decorum. His mind raced as the implications of the past week threatened to overwhelm him so he fell back onto the tenets of protocol that had been drilled into him from birth. Honor those of higher station. Remember your place. "Prince Harun, you honor us with your presence. Please forgive our failure to welcome you properly." He steps back with a respectful bow and hopes that he has not dishonored his Sheikh.
His hand released as he struggled to quickly regain his composure and decorum. His mind raced as the implications of the past week threatened to overwhelm him so he fell back onto the tenets of protocol that had been drilled into him from birth. Honor those of higher station. Remember your place. "Prince Harun, you honor us with your presence. Please forgive our failure to welcome you properly." He steps back with a respectful bow and hopes that he has not dishonored his Sheikh.