Cassiopeia was not shocked or surprised to hear that Prince Orion would be tardy. It seemed on par for the man. But she might as well speed up things she did have control over. With some assistance, she got dressed and ready to go. She went down to the kitchen, ordering some food be sent up to the prince then supervising the packing of their basket. She assumed the ride would go on. As she was in the kitchen, she sent a boy out to go get Shade saddled as well as another horse for her own use, fitted with a side-saddle this time. She also requested a crop be ready for her. Cassiopeia was a firm believer in being prepared. She assumed the queen had decided if they would be riding with guards or not, but she did happen to be armed herself. Nothing crazy, of course.