"Ah, yes. I too hope to see all of you soon!" Rosa forced a smile making brief eye contact with a few men only to flinch as another figure approached from afar with eyes locked on her. Not again! No more! "I-If you'll excuse me, my lords, I truly must be on my way. His Grace is waiting for me back at the embassy."
With a polite nod and a quick, humble bow, Rosa extricated herself from the impromptu farewell gathering that seemed to grow by the minute. The longer she lingered the more men approached all eager for a final word with Dame Rose who was soon to depart for Drakemore. The sight of her in the knight's attire only added to their curiosity which led to a flurry of conversation, comments, and questions that chased her. It was a very slow progress in the way to her department, and her pace quickened as she finally arrived to the corner she had her eye on.
I must run!
