“[color=A9B8CB]Absolutely, your Highness, I understand.[/color]”
Norlanann turns to the newcomer, ears reddening at the prince’s astonishment. “[color=A9B8CB]A pleasure to make your acquaintance, sir. I am Lady Norlanann. If I am correct to assume, you are Sir Duncan? If you would be so kind as to show me where I will be staying, I would be terribly grateful.[/color]” 
She turns to the princess and absentmindedly thumbs the edge of her tall boots where her slacks are tucked into them. “[color=A9B8CB]I would love to rejoin you to talk things over later, Highness, but I’m afraid that I seem to have lost my carriage, and my attendant with it. Once she arrives and I am somewhat less, ah, muddy, are there any plans for an afternoon tea or a social meal?[/color]” She smiles cordially, charming façade quickly covering her fatigue.