As the two came to an understanding that their voices would rise together during the coming conference, Alpheo believed it apt to excuse himself for the poor manner in which his guest had been received.
He was, after all, an emperor, and they hadn't even thrown him a feast. Now that was truly embarrassing!
And so the prince leaned back slightly "I must apologize," he begun, "for the rather lackluster welcome. Hospitality ought to reflect the honor of the guest and yet…" he gestured toward the bare stone walls, "we have little to work with in this city and we had little time to prepare an apt welcome for your arrival."
