Cecilia watched as the people waved her off, knowing that they would miss her. She would miss them, too. Whenever she was able, she would go into the city and mingle with the citizens of the royal city. She liked visiting the humble stores, often getting free merchandise. No matter how hard she tried to protest, she would always wind up walking back to the palace with quite a load of various fruits and vegetables, clothing, and other trinkets. Her people adored her and it made her happy. She appreciated the gifts, but she would often share them with her ladies in waiting and other servants.<br/><br/>She felt a little sad to leave but knew it was necessary. She just wished that the keep wasn't so far away. Wouldn't it have made seen to make it closer? Then again, it had been up to her ancestors and the legendary dragon. Who was she to question their reasoning? She shook her head slightly and folded her hands on her lap, peering out the window and allowing her thoughts to wander.<br/><br/>However, when Sten approached to talk to her through the window, she was jostled from her thoughts. She turned to look at him, blushing slightly as she nodded at him. "Yes, I am comfortable. I was just thinking about what the keep would be like. I wonder if it's changed since the last time I was there. Tell me, Sten... have you ever been?"