"So long?" She couldn't imagine being away from her family or Arthur for over a year. Her chest tightened at the thought, stealing the air from her lungs. She shook her head, pushing away her emotion in an attempt to find her composure and armor once again.

This was all too much to take in.

"-Elizabeth, Lizzie." Her mind struggled to catch up. It had been so long since someone hadn't heard or known of her. She wasn't sure how to introduce herself. She wasn't a queen anymore and her house was gone. So what did that leave her. "It's good to meet you, my lady. I'm sorry to ask for your help, but do you think you could show me where the new arrivals are staying?"