Often, the queen could be seen patrolling the area-- well, conversing with fruit traders, joyfully testing the wines of choice, and brandishing her shield for the kingdom's children to admire. They often wanted to spend hours admiring the gemstones lodged into the polished metal, though Holly was certainly happy to give them as much of her time as she could before returning to the kingdom's barracks.

But, today, she lingered at the stalls and shops beside the kingdom's gates.