Validus Kingdom

You peak your head out of your room. A short blonde woman walks by. "Sarah, help me dress," you order.

"Yes, your highness." She shuffles inside and you notice your friend isn't her usual cheerful self.

"Please," you add lamely. When Sarah picks up a cream-colored dress without a word, you ask her what's wrong.

"You remember Kate and Dorin from Toosdaug? Well, my brother has been jailed and Kate is too ill to care for their children. I think the children will... be given away."

You look down and mumble an apology. It's because of your late father's laws that this has happened. Sarah quickly wipes at her eyes and helps you into the dress. You look at yourself in the expensive full length mirror and Sarah nods approvingly. She stands still for a moment, but soon leaves you alone in your room.