Thread: The Queen's Harem! ...er...I mean...Retinue! (Javorcek X SomethingEsoteric)

Naked women! Now this was a sight that Dani loved to see. Humnow which one to keep These choices were just so hard to make. Well shed just let her hands do the choosing for her! Fingers that were slightly calloused from heavy sword practice began to lightly caress along the bodies of potential harem girls. The first two slaves recoiled from her, which, in all honesty, Dani was used to. Even slaves have their own religions, beliefs, and preferences. If they did not want to be bedded by a woman, she would not force them to. So with a wave of her hand, those two were sent away to stand off to the side with the rest. And now there were three. Well, in reality, there was really just one- that caught her eye. The two girls nearest to her had freckles and wellDani didnt particularly care for freckles. It was strange, she knew, but thats just how she was. But furthest from her was a young woman with hair the color of wheat and eyes that were so light, they were actually quite unnerving and a little ghostly. But perhaps what drew Dani most to the girl was her posture. She didnt stand tall and stiff like a soldier, nor did she slouch about like a girl who had never been taught how to walk properly. She was regal, elegant in her stance. That little detail was enough to make her green eyes linger on the girl long enough that Astor seemed to notice the way her eyes appreciatively meandered along every inch of the strangers body. Ughand here came the sales pitch. While it wasnt a bad one, it did leave Dani with many doubts. A girl who seemed to be on the older sidewellnot that- old, but definitely of age, a virgin still? And a princess, pha! Though when the girl opened up her mouth to speak, the voice that came outits pacing and the articulation of her wordsyes she definitely spoke like someone of at least noble birth. I am sorry for your loss my dear. You are very polite though, all things consideredthat is good. Dani praised the girl with a gentle smile after she introduced herself. Exiled noblewoman, you dont say? Hummm The queen made a circle about the young woman, her cape made of wolf pelts rustling softly along the floor as she moved. Part of her was sorry that she was forcing the girl to be in the coldthough the other part of her was quite taken with how her pink nipples had formed into succulent, puckered points. As much as she wanted to reach out and touch this one like she had the others, she refrained from doing so. Sometimes, virgins cry, and the last thing Dani wanted was for the poor girl to break down in the middle of the throne room infront of everyone. How much do you want for her? I sell her for low price of six hundred gold. I assure you, Highness, is good deal! Astor motioned to the girls pretty face. See? Very beautiful maiden. Pretty maiden for a pretty Queen, yes? He needed to unload this slave that would not sell on someone-. Do you know how hard it is to keep a virgin a virgin?! Pretty damn hard! How many other traders may boast of having such fine girl? You will not find one like this for long time. Six hundred?! Dani could buy five magnificent stallions for that price. What a preposterous amount to be asking for -one- slave! If Astor thought she was going to pay that much, he was out of his mind. While she wasnt short on gold, it was the principle of the thing! She wasnt going to be taken for a ride by a fast talking Slavic slave trader. Come now Astor, do you take me for a fool? Dani was now circling Faith, as though searching for some fault. This was their usual game. Astor would ask for something ridiculous, and she would combat him by making an offer that was far too low, to the point that it insulted both him and his merchandise, and then theyd inevitably find some mid ground after. She can read and writethat just makes it all the easier for her to run away. And she is so thin! So pale! Sickly looking infact. Green eyes squinted a bit as she looked at the other woman, her gaze now cold and calculating. I will give you three hundred. Three hundred?! The graying Slavs brow furrowed in outrage. What?!?!? Did the queen think he sold dogs and not gorgeous women?! Nevkusny icha zmrzla! Astor spit out the insult before he could think better of it. Even though Dani appeared to walk alone, she never truly was. Her shadow was always somewhere even if the woman was not readily seen, she was always readily available. And although the Slavic man had thrown an insult at the queen that she did not recognize, Alvera , the Captain of the Guard, had caught the gist of what the slaver had meant. The handsome young woman seemed to appear out of nowhere and was now situated behind the slaver. She kicked out the backs of his knees, sending him to the ground and then drew her sword, pointing the tip of her blade into the back of his neck. As slight as her form maybe be, Alvera was fast-. And nobody- used that kind of language infront of her Queen. Ah but this brutish nature was why Dani loved Alvera so. Her friend was such a good guard dog. And a perfect gentleman too! Ergentlewoman? The Queen was convinced that the Captain of the Guard had been a chivalrous male knight in a past life. The Captain was always quick to defend the honor of any woman, not just the Queen. Alveracome nowis that anyway to treat one of our guests? Danika chided her friend gently. But he Dani waved a hand dismissively to cut her guard off. What did he say? I rathernotrepeat it Alvera.... Danis voice held a warning, and a promise to say the words that they both hated to hear. With a sigh, the Captain broke down and told her Queen before the woman decided to let loose the sentence I order- you to . Alvera was a good guard, she never disobeyed orders, always did her job, and if her Queen wanted to know what this impolite slaver had called herwellthen Alvera would tell her. He called you a Cheap, frozen cunt, Highness. Really? I cant say Ive ever been called that- before. Danika snickered at the slavers look of horror that someone knew his language. Alvera was well traveled for one so young. And while she couldnt necessarily speak languages other than English fluently, the warrior knew how to curse in several different tongues. Youre lucky I am in a good mood today Astor. My guard has had no skulls to crack in a very long time, Im sure shes ready and eager to smash in yours for insulting me. Highness! I apologize. Pleaseforgive. II will accept your offer of three hundred. This country was so terrifying sometimes with giants for women! Such emotional creatures they weredealing them was such a delicate matter one that he was not sure was worth all the trouble. Excellent! Isnt it nice when we all get along? I will add on an extra hundred, to apologize for my guards rough treatment. Alvera help him up please. Nowwhere on earth is Clarissa Alvera, will you go fetch her for me, please? The Captain blinked. Go get Clarissa? She bit her lower lipClarissa made her feeluncomfortableto say the least. She never quite understood why, but whenever she was around the Matron, she had the sudden urge to run away and hide. Before Danika could question her about her hesitation, Alvera was off to search for the keeper of the Queens retinue. There! Now that things were in motion and Astor was busy gathering up the girls that werent chosen while they waited on Clarissa to come by and take care of the payment, Danika looked over at the newest acqusition to her harem. Poor girlshe must be freezing. So the Queen took off her cloak made of pelts and wrapped it about the other girls shoulders. Much better, yes? When Clarissa comes, she will make sure that you are taken care of And then you will be sent to my chambers tonight for training.