Suddenly he grabbed her by her shoulders and looked straight into her eyes, causing her to jump slightly and tense as he told her that beauty was not just skin deep, but in the heart too. As he did so, he reached to stroke her cheek and compliment her, which made Sajedene slightly suspicious of him.<br/><br/>Thankfully he dropped his hands and she didn't have to beg him to let her go and he did seem a bit awkward after saying such things. She wasn't sure, but she was starting to get the feeling that he was somewhat confused about her, seeing as she resembled her grandmother so much and he had loved her grandmother. "Wise words." She spoke finally and smiled. "I wish everyone was as sincere as you. As a man who has lived for centuries, you if anyone should indeed know the false value of external beauty. I will keep your words in my mind."<br/><br/>They exited the castle grounds and began following a cobblestone path. She followed slightly behind Gando, stopping to peruse flowers or mushrooms growing nearby or to admire birds and squirrels that walked across the path. Sajedene really enjoyed the outdoors, hence why her father had miserably failed at keeping her inside the castle. She always felt like she became a little girl again when she was allowed to freely roam the fields and forests. There was much to see and learn, but she felt like many were ignoring all of it right now due to political turmoil. Would there ever come a time when the continent would live in peace, without the existence of a tyrant that had forced it upon everyone? She had her doubts about it, but it was more important to keep on believing while doing her part of as best as she could.<br/><br/>Being outside also helped to clear her mind. She thought back to Daishoga and the moment they had shared earlier. Maybe she should have just refused his advances? But there was no reason for her to do that. He was attractive and different, even though he was tormented by his past. She could tell he cared very much for those that were close to him, a trait that she deeply admired.<br/><br/>"I've never been to the Empire before, but it is beautiful." Sajedene commented and quickened her pace momentarily so she could reach Gando's side once more. For a moment she hesitated, but then asked a question she wasn't sure whether or not she was in the position to ask. "This envoy of Reltica, what do you think of it? Do you think my father has something to do with this? I heard he fled to the Republic and is mourning my death." Her attention then drifted to the bustling village they were approaching. It reminded her quite bit of her own home village now that she thought about it.