The Impact of Her

sement - I greeted every servant that I came across with. Mor

stables. So, since I was on my way there, I thought it w

greeted as I entered the ki

ss," they all greeted with

I headed straight for Nana Olsa. "Good morning, Nana,

med herself. "Oh, my dear boy, it is good to see you," she giggled as she

to be transferred into the care of my tutors. Although she was removed as my official carer, Nana Olsa was welcomed to stay as a servant, and so she

I said as I slowly pulled away fr

d," she giggled. "What brings you to my lair?" she then turne

container, as well as a few apples for Lady," I explained. I add

Are you going out on your own? Isn't today the day for your family visit to the town? We

.." I hesitated as I continued to think of a better way to say what was on my mind. After much consideration, I continued,

er head towards me. "Is it bec

wer. But, I couldn't help but to allow a smile

g that happens within the castle is being reported back to me," she continued as she wiped her hands dry with her white apron. She then walked towards m

s tightly as I looked directly into her eyes. "An

ates of freshly-delivered apples in the stables. And here," she let go of my face

eather water container that see

s immediately knitted together in confusion. The last time I used this, I didn't h

new it was yours so I took the liberty of washing it for you," she explained before she approached the pot of soup once more, quickly addi

her cheek. "Thank you very much, Nana. I shall return once lunch is be

ne," I heard her s

ered, not bother

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brushing her hair, one made sure her hooves were secured, and the last one took her saddle from the

I entered the stables witho

rushed towards me. "Good morning, Your Highness," they bowed as they ran up to me. A

Lady for me. I shall take

bow and left me alo

whinny. Right away, I checked the manner of brushing given to my champion. I had to make sure that everything was done right. "I think you need a few

ecame fascinated by how majestic horses were. When James took notice of this, he presented Lady to me on my birthday. From

hed the open entrance of the stables. I turned m

she walked towards me, with h

" I greeted back as I r

we became distant because of how James was raising me as the heir to the throne. We still managed to speak to one another every now and then. But,

g?" she asked as s

h strokes before I put the saddle on her,"

ng somewhere

he pole beside Lady. I continued, "It's still early so I

scenery. The Mortal Realm has the best operas I have se

to say the least. I sensed that she was tense, trembling. She never a

. "Mallory, is there something wrong? You

lying. Mallory was never a good liar. I didn't thi

me," I replied as I moved closer to her. I gently caressed her arms in an attempt to ca

een the only person that I called as a true friend. But, there is something that I've been

d as I tidied up everything that

ther way of saying this. But, you see," she stopped briefl