"The initial impression is..." Well, Tolten could only wave a hand at himself and shrug. "Let's just say that the impression tends to be that I am a man not capable of performing manly duties. It's difficult to be a k..a knight who loves music and poetry and art and hates fighting. And one who spends most of his time in the company of other men. It...gives the wrong idea. I just don't understand women. And not in the sense as men say, that they don't understand their vexing ways or double sided tongues. I can barely talk to them!"

Which was the truth. And he knew he was at least mildly attracted to women. Her Majesty's...charms had not failed to catch his gaze and a few stray thoughts. But...

"Especially if they're beautiful. Oh gods, I'm a tongue tied idiot when faced with a beautiful woman. At least beautiful women are never interested in me, so that helps a great deal."

Because the assumption was - even beyond Uhra - that he was a lover of men. He was pretty and soft and pleasant and a lover of arts and other things considered feminine. He understood why the conclusion was come to, and if he were being perfectly honest he could admit to a...a wondering. A curiosity.

"I wish to escape this place and return to my home and my people. I don't truly have a choice. I just wish I could see it as something casual."