Thread: Burden of a Princess (Somadia & Traveler)

The shopkeeper seemed satisfied with the gem as he nodded and looked up at her. This will be enough for two or maybe even three Dralians. He didn't seem to notice her impatience, and he didn't seem to care that a commoner had such a valuable gem. It wasn't his job to judge or report. Just to value and pay for it. Later it was very likely he'd head up to the castle and report that a commoner had stolen it before trying to pawn it off to him. It wouldn't be the first time, and it definitely wouldn't be the last time either...after all, the king paid nicely for the return of stolen treasures. No, no it's fine. I just...I just need the one. Please. She didn't need any more attention then this in itself was already going to make. Selling one of the family jewels....it was something she would've preferred that she didn't have to do. But she had no choice. She needed money, and for once, she couldn't go to her parents for it. Zaiya Celeste Nyte was the first and only daughter of King Koramazi Nyte of the kingdom of Arsengia. And right this moment, she was running away. Not that she hated her life, but it was necessary. For the greater good of the kingdom. Alright then....just don't come back later expecting more miss....? Samadia. Arya Samadia. She brushed a lock of her black hair behind her ear as he left the room for a moment, no doubt putting away the valuable gem and writing down the fake name to report her to the city watch later before he returned with a Dralian. It was the equivalent of fifty Xaisons, or silver coins. It would pay for her trip to the neighboring kingdom of Styx. She had maybe an hour or two before her parents noticed she was gone, and then all parties leaving or entering the city would be searched. She had time though. She'd made sure, by instructing her maid to tell her parents the two of them were in the gardens, and then to leave the city as soon as she possibly could. Thank you sir. Oh no. The shopkeeper chuckled at that, as if quite amused. I am many things, but sir is not one of them. I am not a knight, by any means. He seemed proud of that, even though knights were some of the most honorable and respected in the kingdom. As she left the shop, she made sure to slip the Dralian into the secret pouch woven into her shirt, along with the dagger she was taught self defense with, and the letter that had arrived this morning. The letter...it was the entire reason she was out here now, leaving her kingdom and risking everything to ensure peace within the seven kingdoms. In total there were ten kingdoms on the continent of Sameca, yet ever since the great alliance, only seven were recognized. It was understandable why, because it lead to three of the minor kingdoms swearing fealty to Arsengia. Ever since then, only seven of the kingdoms were recognized. Zaiya sighed as she continued to walk, pausing once she reached the city gates before she turned and looked back at the castle, one last time for who knew how long. I'll be back...I will. With that, she turned and walked through the gate, blending in with the crowd of people coming and going. Luckily, one of the people were carrying trade goods to a nearby town, and offered her a ride to that town's stables. Once she got there, she could buy a horse and be well on her way before her father even realized she was gone.