She looked around the palace in a little awe.  Not only was it beautiful and huge, there was also a little part of her that thought<em>this was my mother's home...</em>As she waited to be announced, she was a little nervous.  She didn't know too much about high court life; would hundreds of courtiers turn to stare at her, silently asking what she was there for?  As it turned out, it was a smaller gathering than she imagined, and more organic as well.  Fortunately, the "king" was the focus of everyone's attention.  Celes was painfully aware of the knife within reach, but knew now was not the time.  Right now, she needed information.<br/><br/>Entering the large courtyard, Celes curtsied to the throng, trying to remember her obligations.  Looking around though, she sought out anyone not gathered around the king; perhaps some nobleman she could introduce herself too, bat her eyes, and extract what information she could.