The Queen's explanation didn't simplify things much, but it provided some ground work for Takuma to work with in order to understand their situation.  Most of all, it returned to him that glimmer of hope he had lost only moments ago.  Rather than a one-way trip, he would need to find a way to cross back into the proper Plane.  More than likely not an easy task, but it would be worth a shot.<br/><br/>Takuma was about to ask another related question when the drama between the Queen and the kitchen unfolded.  Staring at her for a moment, Takuma raised a hand.<br/>"I have a few actually, your Majesty.  Earlier today one of the cooks was bothering the Princess.  Now, it looks like someone spiked your wine.  Does the Royal Family normally have, uh, an antagonistic relationship with the cooking staff?  It looks like you can handle yourselves, seeing the knights seem to be taking this in stride, but would you like me to do something?  And if I'm looking for hand-to-hand combat training, do I learn from one of the Royal Family or is there a person who taught you and I'm supposed to find him or her?  I ask this with all due respect."