Sunset Valley Not Out of the Woods Yet

The enigma of her origins was not questioned, but Cordelia could sense her companion did not believe her answer was forthright. She would need to think through her tale on the journey, in the event others were to wringer. 

He went on to half-heartedly agree before disclosing part of his upbringing to her. Not of this land, his values were unalike those in Teekon. Brought up with etiquette, educated verbiage, and royal standing he sounded akin to Cordelia. Though his fascination with gender was rather enhanced. His mention of royal standing intrigued her. Those believing in the power of blood, even if they were not her own, rarely opposed the thought of other lines. Obviously, there were rivalries between them then and again, but mainly over political squabbles not legitimacy.

At the mention of his inquiry, she was now prepared with an answer "My rearing wasn't nearly as lush. I simply orbited it. My mother serviced a noble family to the North. Such a station required a level of decency that she shared with me. I believe her hope was for me to surpass her in station subsequently." this she spoke assuredly. As truth intertwined with distortion gave strength to her words, she committed them to memory for her new selfhood.

He motioned that their treck would not be far and she was brought back to thinking of his own possible royal blood. What family was he affiliated with? It then struck her that she did not know this mans signature. "Are you of regal bearing then Sir...?" she trailed off for him to fill in the blank.