Shizuka could feel the gazes that lingered on her - A little blush to her cheeks, though she held her head high! She was used to being admired...Or rather, she was<em>supposed</em>to be - But never quite like this. As the Queen's hand clasped her own, her faint flush lingered - the woman's touch was soft, yet warm, and even as her gaze dipped down...Shizuka's own breath caught, just for a moment-<br/><br/>Until she heard the<em>clink</em>of gold! Shizuka blinked, once, as the bag settled onto her upturned palms...It was heavy, solid - And, from the weight of it, more money that she'd *ever* personally held in her entire life. If nothing else...That was<em>definite</em>proof she was no longer on Earth.<br/><br/>Even as she was still making sense of all of this - She half-turned, as the Knight-Commander rose, with rigid earnestness...His every step echoed by a clank of steel-on-steel! "I..." Shizuka began, a little gasp teased from her silky throat - There were so many questions swimming through her mind, she wasn't sure where to<em>start</em>...<br/><br/>-Until the Queen's voice, thankfully, calmed her!<br/><br/>"My name...?" Shizuka echoed - Straightening, ever-so-slightly, slim fingers rising to run through her midnight tresses! "I'm..."<br/><br/>She drew a deep breath, her eyes squeezing shut for a moment...Drawing on the core of tranquility within.<br/><br/>"-I am Shizuka Arai, of Earth." Her voice gained strength, firming - This wasn't so different from giving a speech, after all. "My world...Is a place very different from yours." Her hand came to rest against her full bosom, her chest rising and falling against her school blouse - "And yet...I will say - Yours is far, far more beautiful."<br/><br/>The lovely schoolgirl drew herself to her full height - She had so many questions, but<em>later</em>would be a good time to ask...Not in front of the court, who'd clearly invested a lot in this! "-Your offer of hospitality is most welcome," she said, formally - "Whatever service I can do for your Majesties - I gladly pledge."<br/><br/>Oh, her head was absolutely swimming, now - Still taking in the new world she'd found herself in! She'd need a moment to herself to gather her thoughts...To reflect on all that had transpired!