Thread: Royal Reward (Garnet x Jaegerfox)

You're a rare breed your highness. She murmured before letting the carriage lull her to sleep. Aria had certainly needed the rest. Her legs and back were bruised and if she hadn't been wearing her leather bracers, her arms might have been badly slashed. Add that to a days hike as no inns were allowed so close to the road, no people were allowed either but that didn't stop her, and Aria's body was aching and crying out for rest. She eventually slumped down into a more comfortable position against the padded seats dropping the brooch. She certainly looked her age when she was asleep. Villia? Guess I traveled further up the road than I thought. You were supposed to be a Duke with very ostentatious hair. I only realised you were King when I watched you with the knights. I don't normally stay long enough to learn the names of the aristocracy. She sighed rubbing her eyes sleepily and quickly snatching up the brooch holding it like a life line. She gave his smirk a small chuckle of agreement wondering what on earth she had gotten herself into. The curvy redhead looked tense when the carriage stopped and gingerly exited after Damian staying close to his side. He was the only person here she knew and her only protection. I'll be looking forward to taking a bite out of that bear. She smiled trying to hide her desire to steal a horse and run away. Instead she followed the maids who cooed at her hair and questioned her about herself, and her daring adventures. She told a few tales to make them giggle involving saving a few young men, before she sank happily into the bath. The eldest maid who scared the thief with her glare softened up when she saw her injuries and applied a balm that worked wonders in her tired muscles before getting her dressed far less kindly. Her hair had been dried and smelt sweet before it was adorned with a few jewelled clips to keep her curls out of her face while the rest ran freely down her back. The dress she had been done into was gorgeous, green with a cream bodice and matching green bell sleeves that were fantastic for concealing her daggers. Aria gave herself a once over in the mirror as a ruby necklace and earrings were attached to her and smiled before attaching her belt with her sword around her waist. The corset helped show her curves even better and while the dress flowed out for better movement, it still hugged her figure tightly. She took one final breath before following the maids into the large hall. She wanted to look around but could keenly feel the eyes honing in on her body and so she calmly looked ahead with her head high and eyes focused on the throne. When she arrived by the king, she gave him a confused look hoping her would explain why he had brought her here and had her dressed in such finery. The redhead then took her first look at Korisho as if she was measuring him up. He was handsome, tall and looked fairly strong but she was too focused on knowing what the king had planned for her to keep her attention on him for long. Aria flushed brightly when her hand was given to the prince, eyes widening at the king's words. W-what? She stuttered looking between the pair of royals in shock and confusion. Gold would have been fine you know sire. She replied still looking quite flushed. Damn the old man! Aria couldn't just refuse! But why was he giving his son to her? Was he some kind of maniac that couldn't get a royal or noble wife because of some problem with him?