Of course he did! Lloyd was a little too accustomed to throwing himself into danger it seemed, old habits die hard. And really, what choice did he have? Sending a messenger would not properly convey the gravity of the situation. No, if it was enough to bring him out of hiding, surely Albert would realize exactly how serious things were. Lloyd sighed softly, accepting the ring with some hesitation. He did like to do things his own way, but perhaps this boon would help...

"Very well. It cannot hurt to try, at the very least. She will not notice its absence?" The Queen, he meant of course. She just had to make that face didn't she? Damn it he couldn't be as cold to that face.