So... don't pretend! Just be you. That's the more important thing, isn't it? Especially here, where nobles, not nobles, it doesn't mean a thing! Even the kings and emperors realize that after a while... and a few failed attempts to raise their own armies.

( She adds with a laugh. )

It sounds so complicated at home. I hope you feel better about it, once you're back in it. Besides, you've got Oz with you too, don't you?