“Is it to your liking?”

[color=00aeef][b]“Oh… It’s, uh fine.”[/b][/color] Elise trailed off as she glanced towards the beautiful tent that had been erected for her, it was adorned in beautiful colours and wonderous silks. The extravagance screamed of royalty, and it was the first time she had seen such a thing because she had never slept out among the stars and had always been inside a palace or under a roof. [color=00aeef][b]“Sorry, it looks beautiful. This is the first time I’ve ever camped? Is that the word I’m looking for?”[/b][/color] Pondering the thought as she questioned her ladies that had followed her along with smiles on their faces. 

“I’m not surprised personally.” Atarah mused with a rather knowing smile, the overseer of the Princesses household whilst in Morganyth. The older woman was holding a few soft blankets in her arm ready to store inside the tent as it could get cold of a night, and she wouldn’t want the Princess to be uncomfortable. “You haven’t really travelled much if I recall correctly.”

[color=00aeef][b]“Indeed, my first-time travelling had been to come here.”[/b][/color] Elise smiled slightly realising she had been quite sheltered back at home, contained between the palace walls and even then, visits to the town had been scarce or with a huge amount of escort it was hardly enjoyable. Staying in Morganyth itself was a whole new experience and even now she was getting to stay outside the palace with the tradition of the hunt which was oddly exciting to her. Thrilling to be outside, but she did feel very exposed but perhaps that was partly to do with her little experience in exploring. 

“Well maybe when things all settle down and people come round to the idea of this treaty, I’m certain you’ll be able to explore more. Perhaps even before then you could always ask his majesty if you’d like to see more.” Atarah shrugged, whether or not he would agree to such a thing was a different story, but she doubted the Princess would even ask in the first place. 

[color=00aeef][b]“Oh no, it’s okay. I don’t want to be a bother.”[/b][/color] Taking a few steps into the tent she could see a few plush chairs all set up ready for her to relax in, glancing back she could see everyone else was happy to be focusing on what they were doing, and no one looked like they wanted to approach her so she would take the opportunity to get some rest away from prying eyes and expectant looks. Another reason Elise wouldn’t bother asking was simply because they had only just started talking in a more civil way with one another, who knew how long that would last when both of them seemed to have a temper. 

“I’ve brought some food M’Lady and Flora has some fresh water.” Ida bowed upon entry of the tent and placed a platter of fruit onto the table just as Flora sauntered in with a jug of water and a cup for the Princess. 

[color=00aeef][b]“Thank you.”[/b][/color] Elise smiled politely to the ladies that had all ensured her needs were met, as a household went, they weren’t bad at all. Though she wouldn’t trust them with her secrets or confide in them, they had all been welcoming and tried to assist her and not once did she sense any ill intent from them. [color=00aeef][b]“Although, I might take this opportunity to get some rest whilst I’m not needed.”[/b][/color]

“Of course, the girls will keep watch outside and if you need me, I will be helping ensure the other households are all set up to expectations and smooth over any issues that occur.” Atarah nodded as she clapped her hands to the girls who were both up and ready to leave, “Perfect opportunity to get some reading in the sunshine before they return.” All three women bowed respectfully to Elise before exiting the tent leaving her to fulfil her wish to rest in peace. They had supplied food and drink and comfort so not much else would be needed, not at least until the King returned but that was all dependant on what he managed to hunt.