impish_pixie
In the pink
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Alana
Seated at the table where she was placed by the servants, Alana rises to her feet as Her Majesty enters the dining hall. As the Queen approaches, the princess lowers herself in a little curtsy. It is a courtly gesture of respect befitting a princess to a Queen, but not as oppressively formal as her earlier obeisance. With the Queen’s permission, Alana resumed her seat. Her Majesty kissed Alana’s cheek as she took her seat at the head of the table and the princess blushed a soft pink with gladness at the honor. She was truly pleased and flattered, in her father’s court there was no greater or more sought after gesture than the King’s kiss, it was the ultimate sign of royal favor and trust. She was happy to think that the noble queen had faith in her.
"I trust you will enjoy your meal, my princess, and soon you shall have your desserts." Adolla wondered what the young princess might think she meant.... (occ- cue ominous music of dastardly foreshadowing)
“I am certain I will enjoy the meal, Your Majesty.” The princess smiles. “Every meal since my arrival has been a treat and now, at last, I dine with noble company. How could such a meal fail to be enjoyable?”
She flashes Falk a reassuring smile. She can tell he isn’t satisfied with the current turn of events and she is sorry that she didn’t have an opportunity to clarify the situation to him herself. She vows to speak to him as soon she can, he deserves an in-depth explanation, and she doubted he received one from the warrior maidens.
During dinner, Alana followed the Queen’s conversation with interest, she felt there was much she could learn from the experienced monarch and was determined to study the Queen’s ways as much as she could. However, there was one issue, a minor one, which she needed to address.
“Your Majesty, there is but one matter I would like to discuss. It isn’t of a serious nature, so it is appropriate dinner conversation. In honesty, I suppose I wish to ask you for an additional favor.”
“We fell asleep beside our mounts. His was an awesome beast, a stallion bred of stock meant only for battle, he performed as such an animal is expected. My mount was a mare, bred for speed and agility not a two-day trek over harsh terrain while being pursued by a deadly enemy. I would like to know if the animals are safe and being well-tended.”
“And, if it is possible, I would like to ride the war-horse. I was regarded as the best horse-woman I the kingdom. Better on horse back than most men, but still lot allowed to ride an animal as magnificent as that beast. With your permission I’d like to try.”
Seated at the table where she was placed by the servants, Alana rises to her feet as Her Majesty enters the dining hall. As the Queen approaches, the princess lowers herself in a little curtsy. It is a courtly gesture of respect befitting a princess to a Queen, but not as oppressively formal as her earlier obeisance. With the Queen’s permission, Alana resumed her seat. Her Majesty kissed Alana’s cheek as she took her seat at the head of the table and the princess blushed a soft pink with gladness at the honor. She was truly pleased and flattered, in her father’s court there was no greater or more sought after gesture than the King’s kiss, it was the ultimate sign of royal favor and trust. She was happy to think that the noble queen had faith in her.
"I trust you will enjoy your meal, my princess, and soon you shall have your desserts." Adolla wondered what the young princess might think she meant.... (occ- cue ominous music of dastardly foreshadowing)
“I am certain I will enjoy the meal, Your Majesty.” The princess smiles. “Every meal since my arrival has been a treat and now, at last, I dine with noble company. How could such a meal fail to be enjoyable?”
She flashes Falk a reassuring smile. She can tell he isn’t satisfied with the current turn of events and she is sorry that she didn’t have an opportunity to clarify the situation to him herself. She vows to speak to him as soon she can, he deserves an in-depth explanation, and she doubted he received one from the warrior maidens.
During dinner, Alana followed the Queen’s conversation with interest, she felt there was much she could learn from the experienced monarch and was determined to study the Queen’s ways as much as she could. However, there was one issue, a minor one, which she needed to address.
“Your Majesty, there is but one matter I would like to discuss. It isn’t of a serious nature, so it is appropriate dinner conversation. In honesty, I suppose I wish to ask you for an additional favor.”
“We fell asleep beside our mounts. His was an awesome beast, a stallion bred of stock meant only for battle, he performed as such an animal is expected. My mount was a mare, bred for speed and agility not a two-day trek over harsh terrain while being pursued by a deadly enemy. I would like to know if the animals are safe and being well-tended.”
“And, if it is possible, I would like to ride the war-horse. I was regarded as the best horse-woman I the kingdom. Better on horse back than most men, but still lot allowed to ride an animal as magnificent as that beast. With your permission I’d like to try.”
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