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The candlestick lowered a little, "I-I was raised just fine," she retorted in a wavering voice, "No one has tried to cage me."

[CrimsonMoon]

" You were raised to be caged, kiddo," He settles on the floor," Just like i ince was, but you din't see the bars holding you in, do you?... Its basically a law in your lifestyle that one slip up can ruin your life, yes?"

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Rhoswen was too nervous to sit down on her bed. She wanted to keep as far away from his as possible, "W-Well, we're taught to behave ourselves in public. No scandals and such or we will disgrace the family."

[CrimsonMoon]

" You're taught not to gi against the tide, to stand out from the ither nobles. Fae did that and than broke free and paid the price for her freedom. But i can help you... And you can help ne."

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Finally, the candlestick thudded to the floor and Rhoswen leaned back against the wall, her blue eyes hesitant, "What do you want from me?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" I need you to helo me show the people the princess' crimes," He answers calmly

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"How?" She asked softly, lookin over at him, "How would I even do that?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" Gannon keeps records of all the royals and basically EVERYTHING they've done in their life times

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"You're asking me to betray people who have let me stay in their home," she whispered, shaking her head.

[CrimsonMoon]

" i'm asking you to assist the larger population," He replies

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Rhoswen walked over to the bed and slowly sank down onto it. She curled her hands around the bed sheets, "And if I don't?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" Than i will torture and kill you," He replies

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The girl's hands shook and she closed her eyes, "Fine," she said in a small voice.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Good girl," he muses," You just need to get the record on the pricess, thats all."

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She nodded silently, like a dutiful little girl. What other choice did she have? She was in a kingdom that she didn't live in, so she couldn't rely on her aunt's help. And if she didn't do as he said..she'd be killed.

[CrimsonMoon]

" now get some sleep little theif, I'll be waiting," He smirks and dissolves suddenly

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Rhoswen shivered and wrapped her arms around herself, letting out a soft sob.

[CrimsonMoon]

-T I M E . S K I P-

A soft knock on the door gently draws Rhos from her sleep," M'lady?" A familiar voice calls

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Groggily, Rhoswen sat up in the bed. She blinked her blue eyes sleepily, but when she realized someone was knocking, she wrapped a sill robe around herself and hurried to the door, "Yes?" She murmured softly, unlocking and opening the door.

[CrimsonMoon]

The guard smiles at her gently and ducks his head in a quick bow," Good morning m'lady, i just wanted to inform you that breakfast is ready in the main hall unless you want to take it in your room.."