Sten ate his food quickly since he was accustomed to life on the road, and once she had finished her plate and handed it to him he nodded and gently took it from her. He passed off the plates to another knight to be stored for the trip and turned back to her after hearing her apology. "No need to be sorry M'Lady. I know you are quite busy and some delays are to be expected." He smiled and bowed just as the carriage for her to ride in was brought up so that she may board. His mount was also brought to him and he was handed the reigns of the beast.<br/><br/>Turning to the carriage he opened the door and offered her hand up inside. Once she was boarded he closed and secured the door and then moved to get into his saddle. The other knights had already mounted up and were simply waiting for his signal. Nodding to the carriage driver the man nodded back and flicked the reigns of the horses that pulled the royal cart. Within minutes they had returned to the road and were heading towards the keep with an acceptable pace.<br/><br/>Sten kept his eyes forward and alert as he traveled along side the carriage. There was something on the wind that bothered him but he couldn't place it and kept his concerns to himself for now.