Queen Thayet walked into the room,

Queen Thayet walked into the room, a smile of familiarity on her face
and suprisingly clad in breeeches. Evidently she had been training with the
Riders, it was that time of year, after all. She sat down, resting her feet on a
nearby stool in a not very queen-like way.

Training gets tougher every year, she said with a sigh, Muddier too.

Numair laughed easily, Which is exactly why I never go near it, but I
believe this is the young lady you wished to see, Thayet?

Now the Queen turned to her, Yes, it is. You're one of the, ahem
visitors, aren't you? she asked Raecla, a wry smile on her face. The others
seem to be able to fit in well here, but what about you? What do you think
your place in Court could be?

I honestly don't know, your Majesty. I was thinking perhaps I could
work in the Royal Libraries She was speaking to Queen Thayet, wow!

I don't think that will be necessary. The Queen answered, I have
been watching you. As a woman, I rely on my intuition, and I think you
would make an excellent lady in waiting while you were here.

Raecla's eyes widened, Me? You want me to be a lady in waiting for
you? She couldn't believe it. That would be heaven!

The Queen smiled, Yes, you. But first you will have to be presented at
court. Preparations will have to be made, you'll need a gown... Thayet was
busy making arrangements in her head, while Raecla just stared in disbelief.
Thayet went on, And I daresay you'll need to learn proper court manners.
No, no dear. Your normal manners are fine, but there are certain things you
need to know. Raecla agreed with that.

Let's see, I think two weeks will be quite enough, don't you agree?
The girl was speechless, Yes, of course it will be. I'll give you a letter for the
dressmaker and you can go see her this afternoon Finally Raecla managed a
weak thank you' and the Queen dashed off a quick note, and went back off
to the training yards.