Cecilia returned the now afforded by Leah. She did admit her surprise that a Duchess would give her a bow. It did make a good impression with Cecilia as did Leah being straight forward with her words and actions. However she didn't fully understand why Leah was looking her over the way that she was. She put that in the back of her mind for now and answered her questions. " I grew up an orphan my lady, I became a soldier because there is no future for an urchin. Never once did I think I would become a knight, the way I see it I was just doing my duty, that being to fight and win. My aspirations are simple: to protect this land and it's people, with my very life if need be" Hearing the Duchess make the offer she was pleasantly surprised " if you would have me, I would be honored my lady, I see clearly your strength in first impressions"