Cecilia smiled at his words. Although she knew he was just saying this out of duty, she couldn't help but be touched. Maybe it was the fact that he had told her that she could never be a burden to him. She blushed some, hoping it wasn't too noticeable. At the arrival of her father, she turned to look at him and fixed him with a questioning stare but he soon began to speak to Sten. She smiled at the interaction, oblivious to the unsaid threat that was issued by her father towards her new guardian. She watched as Sten stepped away and a small part of her was sad that their interaction was now over, but she tried not to take it too hard. After all, they would be spending plenty of time on the way to the keep and at it. She was looking forward to getting to know him better.<br/><br/>She watched him for a moment before she focused on her parents, missing the look her mother shot at her at her lingering stare towards the knight. She half expected her mother to burst into tears, but the older woman's eyes were surprisingly dry. Though she knew her mother was still upset, the queen had accepted that her only child would be sent away. It wasn't like it was goodbye forever. When it came time for Cecilia to take over the throne and rule, she would need to return.