Why were so many people so scary?

She missed home.

But his hand goes back to his side, away from that truly impressive sword with an uneasy sigh and rolls her shoulders back into a more comfortable posture - which isn't really. She is still held like a sculpture, back straight, head back, gaze averted from direct contact.

"It was provided to me as dress for this evening, yes, and I am most grateful for their generosity. My Mother's Mother had a piece much like it."