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Watching the guests unobtrusively - or not so unobtrusively, if they're the uniformed honor guard - are several Antarian soldiers. And taking his position as Antarian Guard extremely literally is Havelock Vetinari, quiet in the shadows in the outer corridors, watching the guests, the wedding party, the staff, and even the other guards. There's no harm in being cautious.

Hi usual dull greys are exchanged for true black, which is at least of formal cut - but more important, in his opinion, allows him to be unobtrusive. He has another role to fill a little later, he knows, but that will not be until partway through the ceremony. So for now, he lurks and watches.

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Before it's her turn to go up and play, while she's still lurking behind plants and keeping a close tab on who comes, Random's eye catches Havelock's head.

And she slips thataway.

You know your job, yes? she thought-whispers.

To watch, he thinks quietly back, unperturbed by the sudden voice. Puck has accustomed him to that, at least.

And to present the rings at the correct time.

You ought to aim for a captivating entrance, she suggests. Important part -- deserves not to be forgotten.

Havelock raises a dry eyebrow.

'Captivating' isn't exactly his style, in general.

More 'imperceptible.'

What would you suggest?

You have a lot of talent. Graceful. Just about anything would look impressive with the right twist -- you could even come swooping down from the ceiling and hand a ring to each and everyone would love it.

Her thin smile is everpresent, when talking to someone who holds her respect, and the assassin most certainly does.

It's not clear whether she expects him to take her seriously or not.

He tilts his head at her.

Are you sure that is the correct tone for the happy event?

The ironical tone is deliberate.

In Ankh-Morpork, happy - or not so happy - events set the tone for you.

Of course. There'll be a fanfare.

And there, she's entirely serious.

The smile on his face is very, very slight.

Blink and you'll miss it.

I shall do my best, he thinks solemnly to her, before slipping into the hall as the ceremony begins.