After her first arrival in Narnia and learning of how she had gotten there, Jill was very relieved. Knowing that she wasn't dead, there wasn't a war going on or a prince that needed rescuing, she felt ready to relax and enjoy herself. Rilian was delighted to have someone to entertain, especially since his advisors (Trumpkin especially) had been after him to bring more ladies to the court.

Jill had certainly grown from the last time he'd seen her. She was not only taller, but looked stronger and much more mature. He'd always liked her, but seeing her blossom before his eyes was something he couldn't put into words. He made sure she received a royal welcome and was placed in the royal apartments of the palace. Some of his advisors were winking their eyes at his affection for the pretty girl, but he didn't mind. She was very pretty, but besides that, he owed this young woman something – something he knew he could never fully repay.

Jill never would have wanted to be repaid. She was so happy to be back in Narnia and took pleasure in all the daily delights she experienced. However, when Rilian took her north to the marshlands to visit Sir Puddleglum, her view changed.

"Well, Jill, and what is your assignment this time? Chasing fire-breathing giants? Sailing the stormy seas of the North? Being left alone in the – "

"Oh dear old Puddleglum, you haven't changed one bit!" she kissed her old friend's froggy cheek. "I actually have no mission this time. This time I'm here for fun."

"Fun?" Jill giggled as the concept seemed totally new to the Marsh-Wiggle. "What do you mean? The Lion has given you no mission? None at all?"

"None that I'm aware of," Jill said smiling. Rilian admired how her eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

"That doesn't seem right. That Aslan would bring you here during a time of peace with no task at all."

"I haven't seen Aslan at all."

"He didn't send you?"

"No. Rilian did!"

"That's right," said Rilian. He smiled somewhat proudly. The Marshwiggle frowned (more than usual). "I called her, you see, by the magic horn. It was an accident... I think." Jill smiled at her friends.

"But if the Lion has given you no job to do, how are you to know when you are to return home?" asked Puddleglum. Jill's eyes widened and she stared at Rilian.

"Oh, come now, Puddleglum," said the young king. "I'm sure she'll be able to return without any trouble. Uh, did not the High King Peter first arrive in Narnia without any directions?" Rilian was suddenly very thankful he had paid some attention to all those boring history classes.

"Yes, but it was during the hundred year reign of the White Witch. Their tasks were obvious. I can't think Pole could be brought here just to 'have fun.'"

"He's right, Rilian."

"Jill, now don't worry. We'll get you back home."

"But how? I don't see how there's anyway to get me back without Aslan. I'll be stranded here. Forever." Her lip trembled at the thought and Rilian instinctively put an arm about her shoulder.

"We'll figure it out, Jill, don't worry. In the meantime, why don't you try to enjoy it here? Look, even Puddleglum's glad to see you." He motioned for the Marshwiggle to smile, but the result was pretty scary. She eventually pulled herself together.

"You're right, I'm sorry. I suppose I should be thankful to be here under any circumstances. You know, when I first went back with Scrubb I thought I would have paid anything to be back here for just one moment. As far as being stranded goes –"

"You could do worse," Rilian finished for her.

"Much, much worse," agreed the Marshwiggle.

Jill didn't look comforted.

Jill returned to Cair Paravel in low spirits. Rilian could understand that – Sir Puddleglum often had that effect on people – but when days passed and she didn't improve, then Rilian started to worry. He had planned a royal presentation for her, where she would officially receive her royal title for previous service to the crown. (When Puddleglum had been knighted, she and Eustace had received titles in their honor, but neither of them had been there at the time.)

She had begged Rilian not to, but following the ceremony he hosted a ball in her honor. Surprising herself most of all, she really enjoyed that night. The young men buzzing around her was worlds away from the horrid school dances where no one but Scrubb would stand up with her. Even Rilian took the opportunity to whisk around the floor once or twice.

What Jill didn't know was that the advisors had been after Rilian to take a wife all year. There was a princess on one of the Seven Isles that had been talked of on several occasions. But Rilian had resisted. Since his time with the Green Lady he'd been in no hurry to get married. Now with Jill's visit he had an excuse to stay. He didn't want to voyage to the Seven Isles and conveniently forgot about any proposals of the princess voyaging to Narnia. Jill was now his guest, he explained, and he was completely taken with her. She was alone in his country and it was up to him to look after her. And, it must be said, that since seeing the beautiful Lady Jill at the ball, the advisors had said nothing more of the princess.

As time went by, Jill started to think of England less and less. Rilian had sent a ship East in search of Aslan, but it had yet to return. A year had passed and Aslan had shown no interest in returning her, so she settled into her new life at Cair Paravel.

Time passed and Rilian was still under constant pressure to take a wife. He had lost ten years during his time underground – he had to marry soon and produce an heir, there was no question about that. Rilian had suspected he had fallen in love with Jill, but he knew she wouldn't marry him. She had adjusted to living in Narnia well, but she was not yet ready to accept that she was there permanently.

After months of pressure, Rilian finally gave in to his advisors and sailed for Terebinthia to claim the hand of the Princess Reyla. Jill took the news very badly. She refused to speak to anyone during that time, and wouldn't read any of the king's letters. If she had, she may have seen a very different picture...

Rilian had arrived safely in Terebinthia, and was staying at the palace where he was introduced to his intended. Princess Reyla was a sweet girl who was greatly surprised to see the great King Rilian finally appear after two years. She in fact, had no desire to marry – especially this king, whom she observed, was obviously completely lovesick for someone else. Reyla refused to make both her and Rilian miserable by agreeing to this ridiculous marriage, so she told him to go back to Narnia and marry the girl he wanted.