[centre][h1][color=chocolate]Marcus[/color][/h1][/centre]
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If the prince's behaviour was anything to go by, getting to the castle would be the least of the crew's worries. With his past encounters with wealthy families, Marcus could safely say that the apple usually doesn't fall far from the tree. The carriage didn't seem sturdy enough to hold everyone safely and Marcus wouldn't even bother to comment on the appearance of it. The golem clearly enjoyed trying to humiliate them but at least it was better than travelling in the cage as prisoners- even though Marcus felt like one currently. Taking a moment to consider his options he turned to the crew with a sigh: [color=chocolate]'' Anyone who feels too tired to walk, get into the carriage. Everyone else can walk with me''[/color]. Based on the fact that the prince's parents summoned them, they wouldn't be left behind if they walked, even if they were slow on purpose. Since Tol was so determined to humiliate them, Marcus could at least become a thorn in his side, a small one of course, but a thorn nonetheless.  

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[centre][h1][color=mediumspringgreen]Jane[/color][/h1][/centre]
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[color=mediumspringgreen]'' Of course your majesty'' [/color]replied Jane before bowing in front of the queen and excusing herself. As she walked through the corridors, she realised how empty they all were. Every servant seemed to be doing something in the throne room, meaning that if she were to take one of the decorative vases on the windowsills no one would notice. On the other hand, it would delay her from getting to the princess and if she decided to attend the meeting, then she would likely be late. Trying to ignore the familiar itch in her hands, she picked up her pace and soon found herself in front of the princess' sleeping chamber.

Knocking gently on the door, she entered and quickly surveyed the room. The lady was still asleep and although the sun began to rise, the grandfather clock in the corner informed her that the lessons were still a couple of hours away. Jane walked up to the bed and delicately nudged the princess awake and explained the situation as briefly as she could. The princess burrowed further underneath her covers, stating that she would get someone to debrief her later. With nothing else to do, Jane began to get the princess' room in order before she woke properly, not without snatching a rarely worn brooch and hiding it in her apron.