Genevieve fought against his grip, but seemed to be unable to do it. She knew that the barman would help if things got to out of hand. So she just stood there and stared up into his eyes. She didn't care if she looked a bit ridiculous with her head tilted so steeply. Her eyes widened when she saw the royal crest. Only a few posters in the village even had it posted otherwise she wouldn't know what it looked like or what it meant. She wondered if she should bow...or curtsy or [i]something[/i]. Instead she just stuttered out a, "Yo-your Highness. I am deeply sorry for my rudeness." She gulped.

Everyone in the Inn was staring at them. Conversations had gone quiet. Eve's eyes immediately stopped staring into his for that may be a rude thing to do. SHe had no idea how to act around a Prince so she just stood there dumbly and stared at the bar stool behind him. "I will do as you ask immediately as long as you let go of my arm." When he did so she took a few steps back, did a sloppy curtsy, and then walked into the kitchen. Her heart was beating rapidly. She found the chef and told him what was going on. He advised her to do what the Prince asked and just roll with it. So she did just that. She found her boss and talked to the woman. The woman gaped at the news, but simply nodded.

"Your job will be here if you return, Genevieve." She put an affectionate hand on Eve's shoulder, "You always have a home here." Eve nodded and walked out of the kitchen with tears in her eyes. That woman had been a mother to her ever since she got out of the orphanage. She gave Genevieve a place to sleep and a job to earn money. Genevieve quickly shuffled up the stairs and to her attic bedroom. She didn't have much except for a small brush and a raggedy old dress laying around. She left the dress and stuffed the brush into a bag that had some candles, a small pouch of coins, an extra pair of shoes, and her only book. All of the things she owned in the world contained in one small bag.

She took in a deep breath and headed downstairs. She offered a small smile and then just stood there.