[ Pepper's private concerns aside, she is truly glad to see Anne again. She still can't entirely quiet the niggling sense of some elusive doom that has plagued her for days now, but for the moment, that worry is pushed aside for the simple pleasure of seeing her friend once more. ]
I hope Your Majesty finds the town and its folk as you remember them. You will find everybody has put their best foot forward in preparation for your visit and the festivities to follow.