[ The poor fool! He didn't even know. Granted, her travel clothes aren't quite as ornate as normal, but she's still pretty dressed up. Then again, he seemed too blinded by flattery to notice anything, which is good for her. ]

I have been acting Regent in Cair Paradisa, though I understand news does not carry the same weight here it would any other realm. I would not have any less respect paid to me merely because I am a woman without a retinue, do you understand?