Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2014 19:00:10 GMT -5
More than a little mortified at her youngest sister's behavior, Annaliese blushed a brilliant crimson as Ariel informed the princesses that she never allowed her sister to have any fun. It wasn't enough that the little pixie managed to escape from the carriage into which Annaliese diligently placed her with a warning to mind her manners, but she'd been quite the nimble little monkey, escaping to treat one of the knights like he was her personal tree. While she adored her sisters, right now she just wanted to give both Ariel and Atalie a good shaking.
Keeping her eyes lowered, she hoped that the princesses were forgiving of their somewhat informal manners. They seldom received visitors of any rank, let alone royalty, and the little ones were only just beginning to learn the appropriate behaviors of a lady. They were merely behaving like what they were - excited, eager and friendly children. One look at Princess Antoinette's face made her wince inwardly, though the other three seemed to be wearing indulgent smiles.
Once the introductions moved on to her younger siblings, Annaliese inched closer to the exquisitely dressed Princess Antoinette. A wistful sigh escaped her; not even on her best day in her finest dress did she ever look so regal or beautiful. "Your Highness, may I say that is a most lovely gown? I have never seen its like." She added a gentle smile, her words nothing more than simple truth. Annaliese never had seen a gown of that hue, cut in that way, or trimmed with such fine lace. "Your journey has been long and tiring. We've had a tent set up for you. May I show you the way?" She didn't want to presume that Antoinette wanted to lie down or refresh herself, but in the offer, it would certainly escape the chaos for a few minutes of peace. It was the least she could do!
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