They had to marry soon and even if the marriage was arranged and none of them had feelings towards each other, they agreed to treat one another with respect.

Visiting the balls was merely about showing that they were in good relationships even if they weren't married yet. It always was the same. He already knew what would happen once he entered the hall... Plenty of gossip about him and his nation..

Wearing the national clothes made him look out of this place even more. They just entered the hall as nobles already started whispering with each other

"Oh my.. Look at him, so they really have dark skin.."

"Can't imagine how is it to live in the land between all these demons"